Lions coach Takayuki Nishigaya would have hoped for his first match at the National Stadium to be a happy homecoming. But for all of his team’s perspiration, there were little moments of inspiration as the Lions were held 2-2 by Papua New Guinea in Friday’s...
This friendly was originally slated for Thursday but was postponed by a day, as the Papuans were unable to travel to Singapore as planned due to a flight cancellation. The team arrived just after 9pm on Thursday, less than 24 hours to kick-off.
In the 22nd minute, a corner from Zulfahmi Arifin was headed into the danger zone by Shakir Hamzah before Adam Swandi headed the ball in from close range. But the Lions sprung into action just a minute later, when Hariss Harun, who had come on in the first half to replace the injured Zulfahmi, sent Shawal Anuar clear with a ball over the Papuan backline. The Lion City Sailors attacker duly chipped the outrushing Papuan goalkeeper to make it 2-1.
In the second period, when the Lions needed to up the ante, no one stepped forward to grab the game by the scruff of its neck. The crowd was subdued as well, with more groans heard when Singapore’s attackers were caught offside than cheers when the Lions tried to pour forward.
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