singapore lose 2-0 to indonesia in fifa asean cup opener

Lions defender Nur Adam Abdullah (right) taking on Indonesia’s Luke Vickery.

Listen Summarise Singapore lost 2-0 to Indonesia in the FIFA ASEAN Cup opener, with defender Safuwan Baharudin sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Indonesia, featuring many European-based players, dominated the match and secured victory with a penalty by Ole Romeny. Singapore coach Gavin Lee praised his team’s resilience despite the red card and penalty, while Indonesia coach John Herdman highlighted the tough challenge of playing against his team in their home. AI generated

JAKARTA – Singapore made a poor start to the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, with the Lions losing 2-0 to hosts Indonesia and having veteran defender Safuwan Baharudin sent off in their Group A opener on Sept 25.

With more of their naturalised players available, the hosts entertained with a fluid display of attacking football and lived up to their billing as tournament favourites.