Singapore secured a 4-0 victory over Mongolia in a friendly match held on May 31 at Jalan Besar Stadium in front of 4,234 fans [1, 2, 3, 4]. The home side was ranked 147th worldwide, while Mongolia came in at 187th and had not played an international match in nearly two years [1, 2, 3, 4].
Goals for Singapore were scored by Safuwan Baharudin, Song Ui-yong, Shawal Anuar, and Ikhsan Fandi [1, 2, 3, 4]. The match also marked a milestone for Singapore captain Hariss Harun, who earned his 148th international cap, becoming the nation’s most-capped footballer and surpassing Daniel Bennett [1, 2, 3, 4]. The 35-year-old received a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 75th minute [1, 2, 3, 4].
Mongolia last won an international match on September 10, 2024, when they defeated Timor Leste 2-0 in a 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier [1, 2, 3, 4]. Despite their recent inactivity, Mongolia was unable to prevent a heavy loss against Singapore.
Singapore will next face China, ranked 94th globally, in a home match scheduled for June 5 at Jalan Besar Stadium [1, 2, 3, 4].
