Oman’s national football head coach, Jaroslav Silhavy, openly admits that the bumpy pitch condition at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium not only affected his side but also influenced Malaysia’s gameplay.
Malaysia's head coach, Kim Pan-gon, is wary of Oman's threat after learning little about their new coach, Jaroslav Silhavy, who was appointed by the Oman Football Association last month ahead of the World Cup 2026/Asia Cup 2027 qualifiers on Friday.