Singapore draws 0-0 with Hong Kong in qualifiers

Singapore's national football team, known as the Lions, played to a 0-0 draw against Hong Kong on March 25 during their Asian Cup qualifying campaign. The match took place at the National Stadium, where Singapore controlled possession most of the time but failed to score. This draw marks the beginning of Singapore's quest to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup. It is important to note that Singapore has never qualified for the tournament through the qualifiers, only appearing as hosts in 1984. They are in a group with Hong Kong, India, and Bangladesh. Each group leader will earn a spot in the upcoming Asian Cup. In the group, India ranks the highest at 126th in the FIFA world rankings, followed by Hong Kong at 155th, Singapore at 160th, and Bangladesh at 185th. Before the match, Singapore faced a tough loss against Nepal, while Hong Kong was on a successful seven-game winning streak. During the match, Singapore nearly scored early on when they found the net from a corner, but the goal was disallowed. Despite maintaining good possession, Singapore struggled to create scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Hong Kong appeared quieter than usual, even with the support from their traveling fans.