Singapore left to rue missed opportunities after being held to a 1-1 draw by Solomon Islands

Hariss Harun (jersey number 14) in action against Solomon Islands.

SINGAPORE, 18 JUNE 2023 – It was a case of déjà vu for supporters of the Singapore National Football Team as the Lions had to settle for another draw in three days, against a team from the Oceania region in an international ‘A’ friendly match held at the National Stadium. This time round, it was Solomon Islands who snatched a late equalizer to tie the game at 1 – 1 and deny the hosts a victory in front of their passionate home fans.

Coach Takayuki Nishigaya made seven changes to his starting line-up from the one that drew 2-2 against Papua New Guinea just two nights earlier on Friday with the likes of Captain Hariss Harun, M. Anumanthan, Syazwan Buhari, Joel Chew, Hami Syahin and Daniel Goh coming into a team that showcased a mix of experience and youth. Tanjong Pagar midfielder Naqiuddin Eunos, who made his international debut against the Papuans after coming on as a substitute, was given a vote of confidence by his coach and started the game

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