Singapore vs Malaysia

Whenever these 2 sides meet, it is always an emotional encounter. But the sellout crowd of 55,000 was a surprise !!! I have to be in office on saturday afternoon, didn't expect that to stretch so late, lucky still managed to go off around 6:25 pm.

Expected Jam all the way from Fort road, but my "competent" "malay fighting men" cab driver did the job ! Pure inspiration ! He skipped at least 20 to 30 over cars when he use a right turn only lane to turn left ! Must thank him ....

2 friends are already there, when i reached, gallery still quite empty.

Fully packed when game starts, with people still trickling in ....

First half was dull, with Singapore having the edge but the last stretch of attack failed them, Alam Shah has the best chance when he capitalize on the KT defensive mistake, but his weak shot did not trouble the keeper.

Singapore playing a mixture of direct and passing game but favour the direct route more pile on in the second half but to no avail. KTsia playing a pass to feet game took a surprise lead against the game of play when lionel lewis's fluke save saw the ball bounce over him and into the net !!!

Singapore push forward for an equalizer and soon got rewarded when KTsia keeper fail to hold on to Alam Shah header and Riduan pounce on the mistake to tuck the ball in !!!

Singapore has a few chances to take the lead but lack the final punch .... Extra time it is

Extra time ... KTsia seems to be playing for the shootout as Singapore attack ... the highlight of the 2 halves was Precious 35 metres thunderbolt which was destined to flew in the top left hand corner but somehow was amazing saved and tipped away for a corner !!!

Here we go ... Penalties .....