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Lion City Sailors ReachAFC Champions League Two Final Despite Sydney FC Loss

The Singaporean team advances on aggregate after a 2-0 first-leg victory, setting up a historic final against Sharjah FC on May 18.

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Overview

  • Lion City Sailors secured a spot in the AFC Champions League Two final despite a 0-1 loss to Sydney FC in the second leg of the semi-finals.
  • The team advanced on aggregate, having won the first leg 2-0, marking a significant achievement for Singapore football.
  • The final, scheduled for May 18, will see the Sailors face Sharjah FC from the United Arab Emirates.
  • Key moments in the semi-final match included critical VAR offside rulings and standout performances by goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud.
  • This marks the first time a Singaporean team has reached this stage of continental competition since 2018, when the Sailors were known as Home United.