World Cup qualifiers: Singapore put up brave fight, but were undone by controversial penalty in 4-1 loss to China

SINGAPORE – The Lions put up a brave performance against China in the Group C World Cup qualifier in Tianjin but were ultimately undone by a controversial second-half penalty and wayward defending as the hosts clinched a 4-1 victory. Just five days ago at the National Stadium, world No. 156 Singapore showed a glimpse of what was possible under new...

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