AFF Suzuki Cup: Azkals falter to Singapore, 2-1

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Host squad Singapore stunned the Philippine Azkals with consecutive second half goals before holding them off for a slim 2-1 victory in the AFF Suzuki Cup 2020 group stages on Wednesday at the Singapore National Stadium.

After an eventful but goalless first half, Singapore scored twice in a three-minute span past the one-hour mark to abruptly push the Azkals behind.

Hariss Harun made the breakthrough goal via a header in the 61st minute, after a corner kick was initially headed by Safuwan Baharudin before Harun would punch to the back of the net.

Just three minutes later, Faris Ramli doubled the Singaporean lead on a counterattack that was kickstarted by Zulqarnaen Suzliman who would dish out a brilliant cross to the winger.

Undaunted, the Philippines would pull closer on a surprise Amin Nazari header in the 69th minute, assisted by a corner kick from Kevin Ingreso to inject life into the Azkals’ in-game chances.

However, the Lions were able to preserve the lead for the full three points.

With the win, Singapore became the runaway leader in Group A with six points. They previously beat Myanmar, 3-0.

The Azkals will try to bounce back when they face Timor Leste on Saturday, December 11.

Photo from AFF Suzuki Cup

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Levi Joshua Jr. Verora is a sportswriter, announcer, and commentator in the Philippines. He has covered national and international events like the FIBA Olympic and World Cup Qualifiers, AmeriCup, Asia Cup, and 3x3, Asian Volleyball Championship, ASEAN Basketball League, Southeast Asian Games, and AFF Championship. Nowadays, you'll hear his voice in the Philippines Football League and other local sports leagues.

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