Overview
- Singapore beat Thailand 2-1 on Tuesday at Rajamangala Stadium yet lost the semi-final 4-3 on aggregate after a 1-3 first-leg defeat in Singapore.
- Harhys Stewart opened the scoring before Kakana Khamyok equalised from the spot and a Pansa Hemviboon own goal restored Singapore’s lead on the night.
- Coach Gavin Lee praised strong fan support after the match and said the performance showed progress the team can build on for upcoming tournaments.
- Thailand coach Anthony Hudson downplayed a prior on-field confrontation with Lee and repeated his respect for the Lions following the tie.
- Ilhan Fandi finished the tournament as Singapore’s top scorer with four goals in five games and the team now turns focus to the FIFA ASEAN Cup in late September.