Match report

Singapore Stuns China with 2-2 Draw in World Cup Qualification Asia

Singapore
Singapore
2–2
FT
China
China
Mar 21, 2024

Singapore pulled off a remarkable comeback to secure a 2-2 draw against China in their World Cup Qualification Asia match. China took an early lead with two goals from Wu Lei, but Singapore fought back with goals from F. Ramli and J. Mahler, showcasing their resilience and determination.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Singapore 2–2 China
  • • Goals: Wu Lei (10', 45') for China, F. Ramli (53') and J. Mahler (81') for Singapore
  • • Yellow cards: N. Nazari (30'), Safuwan Baharudin (44'), L. Tan (54'), Zhang Yuning (79'), Shah Shahiran (87'), J. Mahler (90+1')
  • • Substitutions: Singapore made multiple changes, including A. Kumar and Z. Suzliman (46'), J. Mahler and S. Anuar (67'), and R. Stewart (77'). China made substitutions with Shihao Wei and Lin Liangming (74'), and Elkeson (80').

Lineups

Singapore

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 18 H. Sunny (G)
  • 4 N. Nazari
  • 15 L. Tan (D)
  • 21 S. Baharudin (D)
  • 2 Z. Suzliman (D)
  • 3 R. Stewart (M)
  • 6 A. Kumar (M)
  • 14 H. Harun (M)
  • 8 S. Shahiran (M)
  • 16 G. Kweh (M)
  • 9 I. bin Fandi Ahmad (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 S. Buhari
  • 12 Z. Rohaizad
  • 5 J. Mahler
  • 17 I. Fandi
  • 22 H. Stewart
  • 23 F. Fazli
  • 7 Song Ui-Young
  • 13 J. Chew
  • 10 F. Ramli
  • 11 H. Nor
  • 19 I. Fandi
  • 20 S. Anuar

China

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Yan Junling (G)
  • 5 Zhang Linpeng (D)
  • 2 Browning Tyias (D)
  • 16 Zhu Chenjie (D)
  • 19 Liu Yang (D)
  • 17 Fernandinho
  • 6 Wang Shangyuan (M)
  • 8 Y. Li (M)
  • 10 Xie Pengfei (M)
  • 9 Zhang Yuning (F)
  • 7 Wu Lei (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Liu Dianzuo
  • 23 Wang Dalei
  • 3 Jiang Shenglong
  • 4 Li Lei
  • 22 Gao Zhunyi
  • 13 Cheng Jin
  • 14 Gao Tianyi
  • 15 Ba Dun
  • 11 Wei Shihao
  • 18 Elkeson
  • 20 Lin Liangming
  • 21 Chen Pu

Timeline

  1. China
    10' China Goal · Normal Goal
    Wu Lei · Assist: Wang Shangyuan
  2. Singapore
    30' Singapore Card · Yellow Card
    N. Nazari

    Handball

  3. Singapore
    44' Singapore Card · Yellow Card
    Safuwan Baharudin

    Foul

  4. China
    45' China Goal · Normal Goal
    Wu Lei
  5. Singapore
    46' Singapore subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Kumar · On: H. Stewart
  6. Singapore
    46' Singapore subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Suzliman · On: F. Ramli
  7. Singapore
    53' Singapore Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ramli · Assist: L. Tan
  8. Singapore
    54' Singapore Card · Yellow Card
    L. Tan

    Foul

  9. Singapore
    67' Singapore subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Tan · On: J. Mahler
  10. Singapore
    67' Singapore subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. bin Fandi Ahmad · On: S. Anuar
  11. China
    74' China subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Xie Pengfei · On: Shihao Wei
  12. China
    74' China subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Li · On: Lin Liangming
  13. Singapore
    77' Singapore subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Stewart · On: Song Ui-Young
  14. China
    79' China Card · Yellow Card
    Zhang Yuning

    Foul

  15. China
    80' China subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Zhang Yuning · On: Elkeson
  16. Singapore
    81' Singapore Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Mahler
  17. Singapore
    87' Singapore Card · Yellow Card
    Shah Shahiran

    Foul

  18. Singapore
    90'+1 Singapore Card · Yellow Card
    J. Mahler

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Singapore China
Fouls 20 19
Pass Accuracy 68% 77%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 11
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 291 400
Yellow Cards 6 1
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 198 309
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 9 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ China started strongly with Wu Lei scoring in the 10th and 45th minutes, putting them in control of the match.
  • ▸ Singapore responded with a goal from F. Ramli in the 53rd minute, sparking a comeback. J. Mahler's equalizer in the 81st minute further highlighted Singapore's resilience and fighting spirit.