Thailand 1:2 Singapore: AFF Championship Match Result

Match report

Singapore produced a remarkable victory over Thailand 2-1 in the AFF Championship semi-finals at the Rajamangala National Stadium on Monday. The hosts arrived heavy favourites after a string of wins, yet the visitors seized control through a combination of clinical finishing and Thai errors. It was a result that sent shockwaves through the tournament ahead of the second leg.

The game opened cautiously with both sides testing each other's resolve. Then came the moment that shifted everything, as H. Stewart latched onto a loose pass and fired past the Thai goalkeeper just before half-time. The visitors celebrated knowing they held a crucial advantage, while Thailand were left questioning their defensive organisation. By then, the momentum had clearly swung toward the away side.

Second-half drama unfolded quickly. K. Khamyok converted a penalty to level matters, giving Thailand hope of progression. But fate turned cruel moments later when P. Hemviboon turned the ball into his own net, effectively handing Singapore the tie. The home crowd fell silent as the visitors saw out the remainder of the match with composure.

The statistics told a story of territorial dominance but wasted opportunity. Thailand enjoyed 38 per cent possession against Singapore's 62, yet managed only two shots on target. The visitors created fewer big chances but were far more efficient, converting their moments while the hosts struggled to find answers. It was a display that highlighted how modern football rewards precision over volume.

The result leaves Singapore in a commanding position for the decisive second leg. Thailand must now overcome a deficit they created through their own defensive frailties. What was expected to be a comfortable progression has become a genuine test for both sides.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 38 – 62

Shots on target 2 – 7

Shots off target 5 – 5

Big chances 3 – 1

🟨 41' P. Autra — Yellow card ⚽ 45' H. Stewart — Goal ⇄ 46' W. Kanitsribampen — Substitution ⇄ 46' P. Gustavsson — Substitution 🟨 50' Song Ui-Young — Yellow card 🟨 54' H. Harun — Yellow card ⚽ 61' K. Khamyok — Penalty ⇄ 62' S. Ratree — Substitution ⇄ 63' S. Ratree — Substitution ⚽ 65' P. Hemviboon — Own goal ⇄ 65' F. Zulkifli — Substitution ⇄ 65' N. Abdullah — Substitution ⇄ 72' R. Stewart — Substitution ⇄ 72' H. Harun — Substitution ⇄ 78' I. Fandi — Substitution ⇄ 81' P. Autra — Substitution ⇄ 88' W. Jarunongkran — Substitution

Match events

41' Thailand Yellow card P. Autra
45' Singapore Goal H. Stewart
46' Thailand Substitution W. Kanitsribampen off: K. Khamyok
46' Thailand Substitution P. Gustavsson off: C. Otton
50' Singapore Yellow card Song Ui-Young
54' Singapore Yellow card H. Harun
61' Thailand Penalty K. Khamyok
62' Thailand Substitution S. Ratree off: Y. Burapha
63' Thailand Substitution S. Ratree off: Y. Burapha
65' Singapore Own goal P. Hemviboon
65' Singapore Substitution F. Zulkifli off: S. Anuar
65' Singapore Substitution N. Abdullah off: G. Kweh
72' Singapore Substitution R. Stewart off: I. Fandi
72' Singapore Substitution H. Harun off: L. Tan
78' Singapore Substitution I. Fandi off: H. Syahin
81' Thailand Substitution P. Autra off: T. Limwannasthian
88' Thailand Substitution W. Jarunongkran off: O. Thiangkham

Statistics

38 Possession, % 62

2 Shots on target 7

5 Shots off target 5

3 Big chances 1

63 Attacks 116

2 Corners 5

9 Fouls 16

16 Free kicks 9

1 Offsides 0

1 Yellow cards 2

0 Red cards 0

12 Goal kicks 7

17 Throw-ins 23

All statistics

11/2544% Aerial duels 14/2556%

43 Backward passes 61

3 Blocked shots 6

23 Clearances 13

3/743% Crosses 7/1839%

4/1040% Dribbles 7/1164%

78 Failed passes 70

6 Goalkeeper saves 1

6 Interceptions 3

6 Key passes 14

19/5336% Long passes 19/4048%

43 Passes into the final third 78

150 Passes in the opposition half 266

118 Passes in own half 171

0.20 Shot accuracy 0.39

9 Shots inside the box 12

7/1258% Tackles 10/1567%

261 Total passes 419

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