S'pore lose 1-0 to Tajikistan in Asian Games

It was a heartbreaking start to the Asian Games campaign for Aide Iskandar and his football team as Singapore were beaten by a late goal. 

Despite fashioning enough chances to beat Tajikistan win what was a very open game, Singapore fell 1-0 to the Central Asians at the Ansan Wa Stadium earlier today. 

Siyovush Asrorov headed home a 87th minute corner to hurt Singapore's already slim hopes of qualifying out of Group C that also features Oman and Palestine. 

Singapore will face Oman in its next fixture on Wednesday, and will need a to avoid defeat to stay alive in the group. 

Read the full report in our print edition on Sept 15. 

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