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AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier: India shares spoils with Singapore- Highlights
Highlights of India vs Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers Group C clash at the National Stadium, Singapore.
India vs Singapore – AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Group (Photo credit: AIFF)
India 1-1 Singapore – Match Summary
India fought back to earn a 1-1 draw against Singapore in their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier. Ikhsan Fandi Ahmad gave Singapore the lead early in the second half, but India, down to 10 men after Sandesh Jhingan’s red card, showed resilience. Rahim Ali scored a dramatic late equalizer following a defensive error, securing a valuable point for the Blue Tigers.
Highlights:
Live Updates
- 9 Oct 2025 12:06 PM GMT
34' – Singapore on the Front Foot!
The momentum has shifted as Singapore dominates possession. The Lions are continuously pressing forward, probing India’s defense with a series of attacks. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and the Blue Tigers’ backline are kept busy trying to repel wave after wave of pressure.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:56 AM GMT
23' – Singapore Corner Cleared!
After a strong clearance from Rahul Bheke, Singapore earns a corner. Glenn Kweh swings in a dangerous ball that dips into the box, but India’s defense reacts quickly to clear it. The move ends with a Singapore throw-in near the midfield as both teams reset.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:52 AM GMT
20' – Yellow Card for India!
Sandesh Jhingan receives a yellow card after a strong challenge from behind on Ikhsan Fandi Ahmad. The referee is quick to caution the defender, and Singapore gets a free kick in a dangerous position.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:50 AM GMT
18' – Singapore Chance Denied!
Singapore thought they had a chance to break the deadlock, but Glenn Kweh’s run is flagged for offside. The visitors’ attacking move comes to nothing, and India breathe a sigh of relief.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:49 AM GMT
17' – Early Collision!
The intensity rises as Farukh Haji Choudhary (India 14) collides with Safuwan Baharudin (Singapore 21) in a strong challenge. Both players go down, but thankfully neither seems seriously hurt. The referee awards a goal kick to Singapore as play resumes.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:43 AM GMT
9' – Singapore Counter Threat!
Singapore tries to catch India off guard! A long kick from goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud finds Glenn Kweh, who times his run perfectly to beat the offside trap and goes past Rahul Bheke. But Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stays alert, collecting the ball as it bounces to deny the visitors an early chance.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:39 AM GMT
6' – India Build Pressure!
A promising sequence for India! Rahul Bheke reads Singapore’s attack perfectly, intercepting and passing to Lallianzuala Chhangte. Chhangte links up with Macarton Louis Nickson, who quickly lays it off to Liston Colaco. Macarton tries to make a run again, but the flag is up for offside.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:32 AM GMT
0' – Match Kick-Off!
The whistle blows at the National Stadium! India kicks off and immediately starts pressing, moving from right to left in their traditional blue kits. The Blue Tigers look eager to set the tone early.
India 0-0 Singapore
- 9 Oct 2025 11:10 AM GMT
Singapore XI!
🇸🇬 Singapore: Izwan Mahbud (1), Ryhan Stewart (3), Kyoga Nakamura (6), Song Uiyoung (7), Shah Shahiran (8), Ikhsan Fandi Ahmad (9), Glenn Kweh (11), Harhys Stewart (13), Hariss Harun (14) ©, Shawal Anuar (20), Safuwan Baharudin (21)
Substitutes: Irfan Najeeb (2), Jared Gallagher (4), Amirul Adli (5), Farhan Zulkifli (10), Syazwan Buhari (12), Lionel Tan (15), Hami Syahin (16), Jordan Emaviwe (17), Jacob Mahler (18), Ilhan Fandi (19), Joel Chew (22), Rudy Khairullah (23)
