The Lions took an early lead with Shawal’s goal, followed by Faris’s strike. However, Thailand equalized through Gustavsson and later Muenta’s header, leveling the score in the second half.
The Lions displayed impressive composure against their formidable opponents, taking the lead in the early stages of the match. In the 10th minute, a well-placed long ball found Shawal, who skillfully maneuvered past a defender and scored.
The Thai side quickly responded, nearly equalizing shortly afterward, but Ryhan Stewart’s exceptional sliding clearance kept Singapore ahead. However, in the 34th minute, Faris extended the lead, sending the home crowd into euphoria with a stunning shot.
Just as Singapore’s confidence soared, the Thais struck back. Anan Yodsangwal’s cutback set up Gustavsson, who found the net, and Muenta later equalized with a powerful header in the 52nd minute, bringing the teams to a stalemate.
