SINGAPORE: Tsutomu Ogura secured his first international win as Lions coach on Thursday (Nov 14) as Singapore left it late to beat Myanmar 3-2 in an international friendly at the National Stadium.
Farhan Zulkifli put an experimental Singapore side in front in the fifth minute before two quick second-half goals from Ye Yint Aung and Thiha Zaw swung momentum in favour of Myanmar.
But the hosts edged out the visitors with late strikes from substitutes Shawal Anuar and Naqiuddin Eunos.”
In front of a crowd of 6,061, the Lions dominated possession early on, with Nazrul Nazari instrumental in setting up the opening goal by Farhan Zulkifli. Myanmar struggled to create chances, and Singapore almost doubled their lead before halftime.
The second half saw a strong response from Myanmar, as they quickly turned the game around with goals from Ye Yint Aung and Thiha Zaw. Despite the setback, Singapore fought back valiantly, with substitute Shawal Anuar equalizing the score with a powerful strike. Moments later, Naqiuddin Eunos secured the victory for Singapore with a well-placed shot.
Ranked 165th in the FIFA world rankings, Myanmar, under the leadership of former international Myo Hlaing Win, showcased their resilience against Singapore. This hard-fought match highlighted the determination and skill of both teams, ultimately culminating in a thrilling victory for the Lions and a memorable milestone for Coach Ogura.
