This is their first win in the group stage after suffering opening-day defeats
. The Sailors went down 1-2 to Bangkok United in Group F of the Asian Champions League, while the Cheetahs were defeated 3-1 by Malaysian club Sabah FC in the Group H match in AFC Cup.
“What it means to me is that we can represent Singapore football in Asia. So that’s maybe the most important thing for me and the team. I think they’re very area of and they want to perform as best as they can,” said Sailors’ coach Rankovic in an exclusive interview posted by the club after their match against Kitchee.
Yuri Mamute scored from the penalty spot to give the visitors the lead in the 56th minute. But a late double from Player of the Match Djordje Maksimovic in the 82nd minute and in the third minute of injury time sealed the win for the Cheetahs.Lion City Sailors appoints ex-Red Star Belgrade and Real Betis defender Risto Vidakovic as head coach