The Singapore team entered the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 semi-final with a difficult task after losing to Thailand 1-3 in the first leg. The Lion City team needs to create a large enough gap at Rajamangala stadium if they want to reverse the situation and win the right to the final.
In the first leg, Singapore had more ball possession time but could not turn this advantage into goals. The gaps behind the defense were constantly exploited by Thailand, while the home team's ability to handle the last 1/3 of the field was not sharp enough.
Coach Gavin Lee admitted that his players made too many mistakes in the first leg. This coach believes that Singapore needs to overcome the problems that have been revealed if they want to make a difference in the rematch.
Meanwhile, Thailand has a two-goal advantage and an effective performance in the first leg. The "War Elephants" only controlled the ball 28% but launched 13 shots, of which 6 were on target.
Thailand does not need to control the ball too much to create pressure. Coach Anthony Hudson's team prioritizes quick attacks, exploiting space and finishing when there is an opportunity.
With a score of 3-1 after the first leg, Thailand only needs to avoid defeat with a difference of 3 goals or more to reach the final. Conversely, Singapore must win by at least 2 goals to bring the race back to balance.
ASEAN Cup 2026 schedule today (August 18):
8:00 PM: Thailand vs Singapore
