Overview
- Singapore led through Amir Syafiz in the 11th minute before Vabio Canavaro’s brace and an Anizo Correia strike turned the match before halftime.
- The loss puts Singapore on the brink of a group-stage exit, with only a big victory over Thailand likely to extend their campaign.
- With only group winners and the best second-placed team progressing, Thailand’s 6-1 win over Timor-Leste sets a steep goal-difference bar for Singapore.
- The Young Lions have not reached the SEA Games semi-finals since 2013, exiting at the group stage in the five subsequent editions.
- Coach Firdaus Kassim called the result very painful, apologised to fans and said the team must concentrate on the next match.