Red tide: It was a carnival atmosphere at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil with Liverpool fans turning up as early as 10am to see the team play Malaysia, July 16, 2011. The 80,000-capacity stadium was filled to the brim. Liverpool won the match 6-3. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Liverpool’s Sotirios Kyrgiakos and Malaysia’s Izzaq Faris Ramlan head for the ball during their Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur July 16, 2011. Liverpool won 6-3. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Liverpool’s Daniel Agger and Malaysia’s Ahmad Fakri Saarani struggle for the ball during their Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur July 16, 2011. Liverpool won 6-3. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Liverpool’s Jack Robinson and Malaysia’s Baddrol Bakhtiar tussle for the ball during their Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur July 16, 2011. Liverpool won 6-3. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Liverpool’s captain Dirk Kuyt kisses his ring after scoring a goal against Malaysia during the Asia tour in Kuala Lumpur July 16, 2011. Liverpool won 6-3. GLENN GUAN/The Star