A 90th-minute goal gave Singapore the win against Cambodia, and the two teams took different paths.
Singapore defeated Cambodia 2-1 with Fandi's decisive goal in the 90th minute, securing the victory while Cambodia continued to suffer another defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Cambodia hosts Singapore.
- 13'Cambodia holds the upper hand in a cautious game.
At the 13th minute, Cambodia had a slight advantage with 53-47 possession and 1 shot on goal. Singapore adopted a defensive approach, resulting in a cautious game with few clear-cut opportunities.
- 19'Yudai Ogawa received a yellow card in the 19th minute.
In the 19th minute, Yudai Ogawa received a yellow card. The midfielder will have to play more cautiously for the remainder of the match.
- 22'Shawal Anuar puts Singapore ahead.
In the 22nd minute, Shawal Anuar scored from an assist by Lionel Tan, giving Singapore the lead over Cambodia. If they maintain this score, Singapore will temporarily top the group, but the outcome is still uncertain.
- 25'Singapore is watching closely, even though Cambodia has the edge.
After 25 minutes, Cambodia had a slight advantage in ball possession (53-47) and 2-0 corner kicks, but Singapore created more clear-cut threats with 0-2 shots on target. Cambodia is now pushing forward to find an equalizer, while Singapore can focus on defense and wait for counter-attacking opportunities.
- 34'Shah Shahiran received a yellow card in the 34th minute.
In the 34th minute, Shah Shahiran received a yellow card after a foul. Singapore was still leading Cambodia 0-1, making every challenge from this point onwards more noteworthy.
- 37'Cambodia controlled possession, Singapore was sharp.
In the 37th minute, Cambodia had a slight advantage in ball possession with a ratio of 56-44, but it was Singapore who made the difference. The visitors led 1-0 and had a superior number of shots on target (0-2), demonstrating their sharpness in a counter-attacking style of play.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 0-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Cambodia made a substitution at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Chanthea Sieng came on as a substitute for Dimong Sophal, marking a change in Cambodia's early second-half lineup. Singapore still led 0-1, and Cambodia needed to apply more pressure for the remainder of the match.
- 46'Yem Devit came on at the start of the second half.
In the 46th minute, Yem Devit was brought on as the second half began. Cambodia was trying to turn the game around after Singapore took the lead.
- 46'Singapore made personnel changes at the start of the second half.
46th minuteUi-young Song came on as a substitute for Hami Syahin. Singapore entered the second half with a lead over Cambodia, while this personnel change opened up new possibilities for the remainder of the match.
- 49'Cambodia maintains control, Singapore is more assertive.
49th minuteCambodia had a slight advantage in ball possession with 54-46 and 4-1 corner kicks, but Singapore still held the lead. The visitors were sharper in their attacking moves, with 2-3 shots on goal, including a 0-2 advantage in shots on target.
- 55'Cambodia equalized, bringing the match back to a balanced state.
In the 55th minute, Sovann Ouk scored, leveling the score at 1-1 for Cambodia against Singapore. The goal restored parity and promised a more exciting remainder of the match.
- 57'Ilhan Fandi enters the field.
In the 57th minute, Ilhan Fandi was brought on to replace Shawal Anuar with the score at 1-1. Singapore made another substitution after Cambodia equalized.
- 58'Farhan Zulkifli came on in the 58th minute.
In the 58th minute, Farhan Zulkifli came on as a substitute for Glenn Kweh. Singapore and Cambodia were locked in a stalemate after the score was leveled.
- 61'Cambodia has the edge, Singapore is lurking.
In the 61st minute, Cambodia had a slight advantage in ball possession (52 - 48) and put pressure on Singapore with 4 - 1 corner kicks. Singapore still showed sharpness in counter-attacks with 3 - 4 shots on goal, preventing the game from completely shifting in favor of the home team.
- 67'Mon Rado comes on, Cambodia makes personnel change.
In the 67th minute, Mon Rado came on as a substitute for Abdel Coulibaly. Cambodia and Singapore were tied 1-1, with the game fairly balanced as both teams had 5 shots on goal.
- 71'Sokmeng Chea came on as a substitute in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, Sokmeng Chea came on as Cambodia and Singapore were tied 1-1. This appearance could provide his team with more options in the final minutes.
- 73'The game was evenly balanced at the 73rd minute.
Entering the 73rd minute, Cambodia and Singapore were still locked in a 50-50 possession battle. Singapore had a slight edge in shots (5-6), but both teams had 2-2 shots on target, indicating that neither side had truly dominated the game.
- 75'Jacob Mahler came on in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, Jacob Mahler came on as a substitute for Lionel Tan with Cambodia and Singapore tied 1-1. This substitution came while the game remained fairly balanced.
- 85'Singapore had the edge in a balanced match.
In the 85th minute, the game remained fairly balanced, with Singapore having a slight advantage in possession (49-51) and shots on goal (5-7), but Cambodia held their own with 5-4 corners. The 1-1 draw resulted in a back-and-forth battle in the final minutes.
- 88'VAR intervenes with Ilhan Fandi.
In the 88th minute, VAR intervened to review a situation involving Ilhan Fandi. The match was entering its tense final minutes.
- 90+11'Singapore takes the lead thanks to Ilhan Fandi
In the 90+11th minute, Ilhan Fandi finished with his right foot after a pass from Ui-young Song, putting Singapore ahead; the score was now Cambodia 1-2 Singapore. If this score remained, Singapore would temporarily top the group while Cambodia would be in 4th place, but qualification for the next round was still uncertain.
- 97'Singapore held the upper hand in the closely contested match.
In the 97th minute, Singapore had the edge in possession with 48-52 and 5-9 shots, with 2-4 on target. Cambodia still had 5-4 corner kicks, but overall were under pressure in a draw.
- KTFinal score: Cambodia 1-2 Singapore
The match ended with a score of 1-2.
Updated at 21:02 on 24/07/2026
Cambodia will face Singapore at 7:00 PM on July 24, 2026, in the ASEAN Cup (AFF Championship). Singapore enters the match with a significant advantage in head-to-head record, having won all four of the most recent encounters between the two teams.
Singapore holds the advantage in this confrontation.
Recent head-to-head trends heavily favor Singapore. In their last four encounters, Singapore has won all four matches, while Cambodia has neither won nor drawn. This provides the visiting team with added confidence going into the game, while also putting significant pressure on Cambodia in their efforts to break this unfavorable run of results.
However, head-to-head records cannot replace performance in the upcoming match. Cambodia will need a more disciplined approach, especially in limiting the moments when Singapore can exploit the psychological advantage gained from previous encounters.
The key tactical point
Cambodia's focus will be on mitigating Singapore's psychological advantage. The home team needs to maintain a well-organized formation, avoiding individual errors that could shift the game in their favor. The ability to transition from defense to attack will also be crucial if Cambodia wants to make a difference.
Pre-match analysis
Singapore holds a significant historical advantage in head-to-head encounters, with a perfect record of four wins in their most recent matches against Cambodia. Cambodia will have to simultaneously address psychological challenges and improve their performance against an opponent that has dominated them in recent encounters.
The outcome of the match could therefore depend heavily on how Cambodia withstands the initial pressure and Singapore's ability to translate their head-to-head advantage into an offensive advantage. Based on the available data, Singapore is considered to have a stronger psychological foundation, while Cambodia needs a disciplined performance to create a balance.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
