Singapore fight back to draw 2-2 with China in Tsutomu Ogura’s first match as Lions coach

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The Lions were 2-0 down at half-time, but the coach's changes worked a treat.

Singapore's Glenn Kweh tussling with China's Xie Pengfei during a World Cup qualifier at the National Stadium on March 21.

In front of 28,414 fans, Ogura was initially served a stark reminder of the challenges that lay ahead in his tenure but, by full time, he saw that a roaring display like the one in the second half had earned firm backing from the fans. China were floored, while cheers flooded the Singapore section of the stands, with plenty of flag swirling and hugs among the Lions supporters.But while that was not yet on display, the 57-year-old’s debut has seen the Lions produce a never-say-die spirit which was last on show in the Asean Football Federation championship semi-final, second leg against Indonesia in 2021, when eight-man Singapore put up a brave performance only to lose 4-2 in extra time.

Ogura rang the changes at half-time, handing Harhys Stewart his first cap and throwing on Faris Ramli on the left wing, as M. Anumanthan and Zulqarnaen Suzliman made way.

 

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