Singapore 1-0 Philippines
First Round
AFF Championships since 2007, only this time again the match held at the Jalan Besar stadium artificial turf. Although the Philippines coach Hans Michael Weiss said they are no stranger to playing with a surface like this, teams are having trouble finding a way to control the rhythm of the game from the first minute. Goalkeeper Ed Sacapano even been given a yellow card in the fifth minute for trying to stall for time.
Philippines continues to be under pressure Singapore. However, some violations of Phil Younghusband opened the opportunity for the Azkals to build an attack. After several attempts to disassemble the defense Philippines, Singapore reap the rewards through hard kick Khairul Amri in the 19th minute.
Short Sodoran Shahdan Sulaiman from the right wing controlled Philippine defense briefly and then passed Amri with a hard kick left foot to lower left corner the opponent's goal. Sacapano helpless help it.
Opportunity to double the advantage gained aging striker Aleksandar Duric 15 minutes later. Loose in the penalty box, Duric fired horizontally exact point to catch Sacapano.
Throughout the rest of the Philippines is not much give significant threat to the goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud. Angel Guirado tried several times to move the ball as well as seeking to provide feedback. A chance obtained in the 42nd minute when Phil Younghusband obtain angle shot from outside the box. However, the kick can be secured Izwan. Likewise, when James Younghusband free on the right wing while welcoming the long pass Jerry Lucena. Izwan out quickly to secure the net.
The first half ended for the host advantage.
Second Round
Substitutions made at the start of the second by Weiss to include Emelio Caligdong and pulling out Patrick Reichelt. Substitution was indeed provide more movement from the left wing, but still not able to create enough opportunities to solve their front line.
Singapore seemed satisfied with the benefits obtained in the first round. A good chance Shahdan obtained at the 78th minute. However, the midfielder was unable to finish the ball so the defense Philippine readily secured.
Philippine onslaught continues until the last minute of the game. More cross which they waged to dismantle the opponent's defense. However, Singapore's defense coordination deserved thumbs up because it remains concentrated overcome any ball that comes into their penalty box.
Excellence Singapore last up to finish the match referee.
The composition of players:
Singapore Izwan Mahbud; Shaiful Esah, Daniel Bennett, Isa Abdul, Baihakki Khaizan; Mustafic Fahrudin, Safuwan Baharudin, Shahdan Sulaiman, Khairul Amri, Shahril Ishak; Aleksandar Duric.
Ed Philippines Sacapano; Rob Gier, Juan Guirado, Carly de Murga Dennis Cagara; Jerry Lucena, Paul Mulders, James Younghusband, Patrick Reichelt; Angel Guirado, Phil Younghusband.
