Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid takes a tumble during Malaysia’s match against the UAE in the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup second qualifying round at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium tonight. (Bernama pic)

KUALA LUMPUR: A spirited Malaysia fought hard but the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had the extra edge as Harimau Malaya went down 1-2 in the Group G match of the 2022 World Cup/2023 Asian Cup second qualifying round at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium tonight.