Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian football officials on Monday blamed a "technical error" in the document submission process for an Asian Cup qualifier, which prompted FIFA to suspend seven of the country's national players. In a ruling that sparked anger in Malaysia, FIFA also hit the FAM with a fine of 350,000 Swiss francs ($440,000). The controversy broke out after Malaysia's 4-0 victory over Vietnam in June in an Asian Cup qualifier. Malaysia currently top their 2027 Asian Cup qualifying group with six points from two matches, pending any further FIFA sanctions. The FAM "is awaiting the full judgement from FIFA before filing an appeal in accordance with the existing legal process", it said.