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HT: PHILIPPINES 0 SINGAPORE 0

FLASH INTEL MATCH INSIGHT: Singapore started very strongly, right from kick-off which left Philippines in disarray for a at least the first quarter of the game. Philippines almost lost their basics
on the pitch and were looking very lost; Singapore would have netted a couple of goals if not for some good goal-keeping and lack of belief in front of goal. Singapore's offensive structure (and the players) can certainly be considered clinical when it comes to finishing; But few of the main obstacles/factors and trend of the Lions is the loss of belief, confidence and focus in certain situations and occurrences.
In this aspect, they have rarely showed consistency , except maybe for a short stint of a year or so (A long time ago though).

Singapore's Achilles Heel is when they are down or pressured in certain matches even on level terms (draw, during the game); And the last 10 to 15 Minutes of both halves, one can actually see the degeneration gradually as a whole. Dependent on situation, frustration, loss of focus, temperamental, disorganized  drive and fighting spirit dipping....and so on...

A very strong team, just needing that extra belief and mental strength, and Singapore can and would have easily been a powerhouse in Asia, and not only Asean.
Well, all that the rest can do is hope matters can start to move up and improve at faster pace and greater levels; which is what Singapore Footballers are capable of.

Match on....Regards
Anonymous



FT: PHILIPPINES 0 SINGAPORE 0

1. <continued>,
   claimed that the Lions will face a Philippines team bearing a different style of play from previous Hong Kong, their previous opposition.

   
   

   {Words from one of the Lions)

   Whack them lah!!Singapore vs Philippines!!! 2 times we played, 2 times we lost, but we got stronger, we got mightier and we got fearless! Bring the street dogs on..!!
   How do you think the Lions will fare??

   

   
   

   
   
    Shahril Bin Ishak
   

   
   Shahril Ishak is a Singaporean football player who plays for the Singapore-based LionsXII in the Malaysian Super League. He is a natural centre midfielder who can also can play as a striker or winger.An extremely reliable and consistent player ever since his younger days. An Inspirational captain for the Lions, and definitely one of the keys to unlock the Philippians.

   Born: January 23, 1984 (age 28), Singapore Height: 1.73 m Weight: 62 kg Spouse: Hidayah Shahril Position: Midfielder Teams: Singapore LIONSXII (#17 / Midfielder),Singapore national football team (#17 / Midfielder)

I feel great to be coming back to the national team, because I was out for three months and missed a couple of matches," Shahril mentioned

"I will join the team tomorrow for training.”
Shahril, skipper of the Lions, highlighted the positive effects of the decision relating to the younger players: “Most of them are young players who are in the upcoming national squad. It is a good time for national football [in the sense] that the youngsters are getting there [to the national team].”

                                  HISTORICAL HEAD-TO-HEAD STATISTICS

Achievement

League/Cup Date Home Score H T Away 1x2 Odds Handicap W/L Odds O/U INT CF 11/15/2012 Philippines 1-0 0-0 Singapore 2.35 3.2 2.6 0.87 0/0.5 0.95 W W U INT CF 9/7/2012 Singapore 0-2 0-1 Philippines 1.52 3.65 5.2 0.85 0.5/1 1.03 L L U INT CF 10/7/2011 Singapore 2-0 0-0 Philippines 1.28 5 8.4 0.90 1.5 1.00 W W U ASEAN 12/2/2010 Singapore 1-1 0-0 Philippines 1.11 6.6 19.5 0.75 2.5 1.01 D L U INT CF 1/7/2007 Singapore 4-1 2-1 Philippines 0.84 2.5/3 1.00 W W O It'll be a difficult game for Singapore, though I believe Singapore will snap it this time round and emerge victorious. Singapore 2 Philippines 1