Singapore wins World Cup qualifying opener
SINGAPORE — Singapore got off to a winning start in the opening match of the AFC 2018 World Cup qualifier second round group stage in Phnom Penh.
Singapore's Muhammad Safuwan Bin Baharudin (R) jumps for the ball with Cambodia's Soun Veasna during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh June 11, 2015. Photo: Reuters
SINGAPORE — Singapore got off to a winning start in the opening Group E match of the AFC 2018 World Cup qualifier second round in Phnom Penh.
Striker Khairul Amri scored first to give the Lions a 1-0 lead in the first 10 minutes followed by Safuwan Baharudin’s brace in the 21st and 35th minutes to give the team a comfortable 3-0 lead at half time against Cambodia.
The visitors extended their advantage when Fazrul Nawal received an assist from Hariss Harun in the 54th minute to seal a convincing 4-0 victory.
Singapore will next play Japan on June 16.
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