Singapore National Women's Team suffer a 2-0 loss to Malaysia National Women's Team in an International Friendly

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Sat, 24 Sep 2011

The Singapore National Women’s team went down 2-0 to the Malaysian National Women’s team in an International friendly match that was played at Jalan Besar Stadium on the 24th of September 2011.


The rivalry between Singapore and Malaysia on the soccer pitch spreads across all age groups and gender too. This was evident at Jalan Besar Stadium as Singapore die-hard fans made their presence known in the stadium before the kick-off at 5pm with their usual cheers and songs for the team.


The match got off to the good start as both teams were looking to gain the upper hand early into the match. Malaysia proved successful with its attacking options as they grabbed the first goal of the match in the 12th minute through No.25 Siaaya Ajad.


The Singapore Women’s team pressed hard for the equalizer but was unable to break down the rock hard Malaysian defensive wall.


Coming into the second half, Singapore kept its foot on the accelerator and almost got the equalizer through a freekick. But No.12 Charmine Lim directed her header straight at the Malaysian custodian.


Despite having a few chances on goal, Singapore was not able to convert them. And it proved costly as Malaysia secured the win with a toe-poked goal after a goal mouth scramble in the 68th minute. It was scored by No.30, Norsuriani Mazli.


The match ended with the scoreline, Singapore Women’s team 0-2 Malaysia Women’s team.


Coach Hassan said “This match was a good benchmark for us although I am not too happy with the performance as some instructions were not well executed. Having said that, they are a new and young team and they can only get better from hereon.”


Goalscorers: Malaysia - Siaaya Ajad (12'), Norsuriani Mazli (68')


Singapore National Women's Team Starting Line-up:
Nur Izyani (Ernie Sulastri 42'),Nurul Khairiah (Siti Liyana 32'),Siti Nurhidayah (Nur Nadiah 88'),Noor Fatin Afiqah,Li Xian,Charmine Lim (Cheryl Chan 78'),Kristy Rose (C),Hamizah,Nur Aniqah Imana (Nuranis 76'),Roszieva (Brittanie Bartlett 67'),Kathleen Ng (Noor Kusumawati 45')


Malaysia National Women's Team Starting Line-up:
Rozaini Bakar (Nuratikah Ramli 85'),Siaaya Ajad (Norsuriani Mazli 60'),Steffi Sarge Kaur,Angela Anakkis (C),Rozeinie Dusileh (Nabila Waim 63'),Esiilah Esar,Saerelynn Elly Pius,Masturah Majid,Norhanisa Yahya,Siti Fairuz (Maznah Ali 80'),Jaciah Jumilis (Zaryatie Zakaria 36') (Fatin Saahida Azmi 60')