Qatar claimed a narrow 153-150 victory over Singapore in the ACC Cup for men on Thursday, 4 September. The hosts finished 4th on the table with 2 points from 3 games, while Singapore remained bottom at 5th with 0 points after 3 defeats. and here's the thing — the margin was just three points in a game that went the distance.
Singapore's recent run of losses stretches to five straight matches, and this result extends it. Their previous defeat came just a day earlier, a 96-249 hammering by Kuwait that underscored the gap in class. to be fair — this time they stayed within striking distance for long stretches, though the final tally told a familiar story.
Qatar's record now stands at one win from three outings. They had lost their opening two matches, including a 272-276 thriller against Oman on Tuesday and a 171-263 rout by the United Arab Emirates. by then — they knew they needed this win to keep their campaign alive.
The table carries little weight at this stage, with only 2 points separating the top side from the bottom. But momentum matters in tournaments like this, and Singapore's inability to find a breakthrough continues to haunt them. Qatar, meanwhile, have kept their hopes intact with a hard-fought victory.