Singapore into Suzuki Cup final, beats Philippines | Inquirer Sports

Singapore into Suzuki Cup final, beats Philippines

/ 10:27 PM December 12, 2012

Singapore players celebrate after their first goal against the Philippines during the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-final football match in Singapore on December 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ROSLAN RAHMAN

SINGAPORE—Singapore booked its place in the final of Southeast Asia’s Suzuki Cup with a 1-0 home win over the Philippines in Wednesday’s semifinal second leg, completing an aggregate win by the same score.

Striker Khairul Amri scored in the 19th minute with a long-range strike. The Philippines pushed hard for an equalizer and created some good opportunities but came up short.

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Singapore’s opponent in the final will be either Thailand or Malaysia. Thailand hosts the second leg of their semifinal on Thursday after the first leg ended 1-1.

Singapore has won this tournament—in its ninth edition—three times, while the Philippines equaled its best-ever performance by making the semifinals.

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