Sing When You're Winning

Singapore wrapped up a successful Asian Cup 2027 qualification campaign with a 1-0 victory over Bangladesh in front of 30,000 bouncing fans at the National Stadium. It was a night of celebration all round; with the host nation already qualified thanks to their nerve-wrecking 2-1 away victory of Hong Kong in the previous round of matches.

With Shazza performing 'Home' and even Iman Fandi performing as part of the pre-match festivities; the match certainly had an air of celebration about it; and Singapore played its part with a customary victory to ensure it finished top of Group C with an unbeaten record. It was right-winger Harhys Stewart who did the honors; steering home a pot-shot after the ball had broken neatly to him after Glenn Kweh's initial shot was parried by the Bangladesh custodian Mitul Marma.

Bangladesh; featuring Leicester City superstar Hamza Choudhury in their side; started a bit timid but grew into it as the match went on; and were actually the more dominant side in the second half. They had chances to equalize; notably when Safuwan Baharudin was forced to clear off his line in the first half; and their best chance came in the 79th minute; when substitute Mirajul Islam hit the post after latching on to Choudhury's cross.