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Singapore interim head Coach face a tough task in Amman

Sundram begins preparation against Jordan

By on January 29, 2013 in Singapore Football

At exactly 1705hrs, the whistle was blown, and the Singapore players who returned for their first training session since the Suzuki Cup winning campaign gathered under the instructions of newly appointed interim head Coach V Sundramoorthy for a briefing which was joined by officials from the Football Association of Singapore.  17 out of the 23 [...]

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The Lions led by Shahril Ishak and Hariss Harun at the Jalan Besar Stadium drew a roaring reception from the fans.

Lions return to roaring reception

By on December 24, 2012 in Singapore Football

Some 800 fans were present at Changi Airport on Sunday afternoon to welcome home the newly crowned AFF Suzuki cup Champions. There was a slight delay as the team encountered some baggage issues but it did not dampen the mood of the supporters as the constant singing, cheering and drumming kept spirits high. The Lions, [...]

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The Lions improve on their world rankings

Singapore make improvement in FIFA World rankings

By on December 22, 2012 in Singapore Football

Singapore moved up nine rungs from 163rd to 154th position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking released on 19 December. Points were awarded to the republic for the win over Pakistan in the last friendly, coupled with wins over Malaysia, Laos and Philippines in the on-going AFF Suzuki Cup. Points for the 3-1 victory over Thailand [...]

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The advantage is with the Lions, going into the second leg of the AFF Suzuki Cup Final.

History and statistics favour Singapore

By on December 21, 2012 in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

The stage is set for the finale. Supachalasai Stadium in Bangkok is the venue. ONE country will be crowned  “King of ASEAN football”  for a record breaking fourth time. Statistics in the history of this ASEAN football competition favours Singapore, as all finalists that have taken the lead from the first leg of the two-legged finals since 2004 have [...]

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Khairul Amri (in red) becomes the first player in the history of the tournament to score in three different Finals

A Job Well Done, Lions

By on December 20, 2012 in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

By: Special correspondent If anybody asked me before the game what would be the score for the match between Singapore and Thailand, I would definitely not have predicted a 3-1 scoreline. Having witnessed the match, I would say that the Lions thoroughly deserved this victory. When it mattered most, the Lions duly delivered. The first [...]

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Singapore qualify for semi-finals as group winners

Lions through to semi-finals

By on December 2, 2012 in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

Remarkable – that is the word to describe Singapore’s come from behind 4-3 win over Laos on Saturday evening in the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup. Never mind the fact that it was just five years ago that the Lions registered their biggest win in history with that “Noh Alam Shah special” against a similar opponent. [...]

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Singapore open their campaign against arch rival Malaysia in Group B of the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

Battle for supremacy begins

By on November 25, 2012 in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

The opening Group B match on Sunday will be a blockbuster on showcase for the fans as some 90,000 are expected to witness the causeway derby at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. The Lions have to be careful against the winners from the last edition as an opening day defeat will wreck the Lions’ chance [...]

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Skipper Shahril Ishak defends head Coach Radojko Avramovic

Shahril Ishak: There is only so much a coach can do

By on November 18, 2012 in 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup

On the eve of the final preparation game in the build up to the 2012 AFF Suzuki Cup, Singapore and LionsXII skipper Shahril Ishak has come out to defend the man in the Singapore National team hot seat – Radojko Avramovic. Raddy has been heavily criticised for what is perceived as four years of underachievement [...]

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