Singapore, who are levelled on one point with Laos, will now take on Malaysia in the final Group B match on May 11
SINGAPORE — The Singapore national under-22 football team fell out of the group stage following an uninspiring campaign, their latest match a goalless draw against Laos over the weekend. Coach Philippe Aw’s team started the tournament with a 3-1 defeat to Thailand before the Young Lions went down by the same scoreline to defending champions Vietnam in their second game.
The Young Lions goalkeeper Aizil Yazid ensured Singapore picked up their first point of the SEA Games as he made a point-blank save from an attempt by Athit Louanglath in injury time. With the results, Singapore is now second from bottom in the five-team group. .Thailand and Vietnam are currently the group leaders by six points after two wins in their opening two matches. Thailand will take on Laos on May 8, while Vietnam will face Malaysia on the same day.
One would have to return to the 2013 SEA Games in Myanmar to relive the moments when Singapore managed to find their way out of the group stage and won a medal in the football competition. Coached by Aide and led on the field by Hariss Harun, the team got a spot in the semi-finals despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Laos in the opening match.
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