SINGAPORE (11 Nov 2016) – V. Sundram Moorthy, the head coach of Singapore said after his team’s 2-0 loss to Syria in a friendly that it was a good, welcomed lesson ahead of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 next week.
In the match that was played at the Stadium Paroi in Negeri Sembilan, the Lions fell two strikes from Amro Jeniat in the 65th minute and then Khaled Almbayed five minutes later.
“I chose to play Syria, a physical team which is similar to the Philippines – our opponent in the opening match of the AFF Suzuki Cup. It was a good training match for us to prepare for the Suzuki Cup and the boys gave everything,” said Sundram.
“It was 60-40 in their favour but we were playing a strong team and we also had good set-piece deliveries and chances from Shahfiq, Amri and Shahdan. We were okay defensively until two lapses cost us the game.
“While we are not making full use of our chances, we’re creating chances and this is something good. But we must finish the chances, that is the main thing.”
