Malaysia beat Singapore for the first time in 14 years at SEA Games

The home team played explosively in the second half, scoring two consecutive goals to beat Singapore 2-1 in the second match on the evening of August 16.

Singapore surprisingly took the lead in the first half thanks to Amiruldin, with a sharp left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. Malaysia played impatiently and were stuck in front of the young Lions' defense. A loss to Singapore would put the home team in a difficult position, even facing the risk of being eliminated early in the group stage.

That situation forced Malaysia to play a desperate game in the second half, actively attacking at high speed and constantly pressing. However, it must also be mentioned thatReasonable adjustments by coach Ong Kim Swee. Both substitute players sent onto the field by the Malaysian coach in the second half scored.

Malaysia won both matches, and has a big advantage to get a ticket to the semi-finals.

First was the equalizer in the 68th minute,when Adam Azlin dribbled confidently and suddenly unleashed a powerful shot from just outside the penalty area into a very narrow corner.Shah Alam Stadium exploded with a beautiful goal from the home team.

Ride on the victory,MalaysiaIt took just six more minutes for the winning goal to be scored. Safawi Rasid was there at the right time after the chaos, tapping the ball into the goal from close range. This was the first time since 2003 that Malaysia had beaten Singapore at the SEA Games.

With two wins, Malaysia leads Group A. Myanmar ranks second with four points, after a 3-1 win over Laos.

In the remaining two matches, the home team only needs at least a draw against Myanmar to secure a ticket to the semi-finals.

According to VNE