"Matchpix" - Feb - Mar 2022

•  SGPL - Balestier Khalsa 2-2 Tampines Rovers 260222

Aerial duel at Tigers-Stags game

Balestier Khalsa came back from behind to salvage a draw with goals from Shuhei Hoshino and Ensar Brunčević in the second half. The Stags took a two-goal lead in the first half through Boris Kopitović and Taufik Suparno.

The match also saw the return of Balestier's head coach Akbar Nawas to the local top flight after five years when he, ironically, stepped down from the Tampines Rovers' hot seat in 2017.

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• SGPL - Tanjong Pagar United 2-2 Hougang United 060322

Jags' 'keeper Zharfan ensured safety

Shodai Nishikawa's 88th minute diving header salvaged a 2-2 for Tanjong Pagar United after they earlier surrendered the lead to Hougang United's two quick goals in 77' & 79'. Khairul Nizam opened the account in the 72nd minute for Jags.

Tanjong Pagar United reclaimed the pacesetter role barely one day after their co-tenants Albirex Niigata (S) took it away from them. In a match that switched in the second half, the Jags came from behind to draw Hougang United to maintain their unbeaten record.

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• SGPL - Albirex Niigata (S) 1-1 Lion City Sailors 180322

In the same rhythm 

Lion City Sailors should count themselves lucky by walking away with a point from Jurong East.

The defending champions were literally struggling to get into the game till Kim Shin-wook was brought down in the box.

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• FAS Tri-Nations Series: Singapore 2-1 Malaysia 260322

Ikhsan Fandi's (left) struck a beauty

Two goals from Ikhsan Fandi helped Singapore to beat their fierce rivals Malaysia at the National Stadium.

The BG Pathum United striker opened his account in the 30th minute by latched nicely to the ball centered in from Song Ui-young before doubled his tally in the 76th with a beauty in the box.

Substitute Liridon Krasniqi levelled the scoreboard in the 57th minute for the Harimau Malaya by capitalized on a Lions' defensive lapse in the game which Singapore should be more aggressive.

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• FAS Tri-Nations Series: Singapore 2-0 Philippines 290322

Safuwan (21) rose above all to clear the ball

National interim coach Nazri Nasir led Singapore National Team to a 100% start since the start of the year.

Goals from Safuwan Baharudin and Shawal Anuar helped to beat a depleted Philippines 2-0 to round up the FAS Tri-Nations Series at the National Stadium.

Despite the loss, Azkals coach Scott Cooper paid tribute to his team for the spirited performance they put up against the Lions.

It was revealed by Coach Cooper that a number of Azkals were tested positive for Covid-19 in recent days.

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