AFF Suzuki Cup kicks off! First match, Singapore versus Cambodia.

First thing i noticed in the starting line-up, there were like... 6 non-Singapore born players, from forwards Agu & Duric, to midfielders Wilkinson & JiaYi, rounding up with defenders Precious & Bennett. And well the crowd were cheering all the way for Cambodia, and Singapore even got some boos, hmm... maybe it's the underdog spirit.

From the get go it was Singapore all the way, with maximum possession and plenty of goal scoring opportunities. But it was certainly frustrating with constant denial by goalkeeper, defenders, the post. Deadlock was finally broken in the last minute of the first half in a goalmouth scramble. The scoring boots were finally put to use in the second half, as 4 additional goals were pumped in for a resounding victory. Cambodia is a young and considered the weak team in this group, so Singapore's mettle will only be really put to the test in the next 2 matches. On wards we go!!!

me at 8:32 PM