Singapore Selection defeated by MSL side Selangor in Sultan Of Selangor’s Cup

Singapore Selection fought hard against Malaysia Super League team Selangor on Aug 17, but unfortunately fell short as the home team emerged victorious with a 2-1 win to claim the Sultan of Selangor's Cup.

At the iconic Merdeka Stadium, the first half had finished scoreless before a late flurry of goals.

Selangor drew first blood when Chilean striker Ronnie Fernandez came off the bench to net the opener in the 82nd minute.

The Singaporean team, led by Balestier Khalsa coach Peter de Roo, equalised five minutes later through BG Tampines Rovers Faris Ramli to set up a grandstand finish, but Selangor retook the lead through Cape Verdean winger Alvin Fortes’ penalty a minute into stoppage time to seal the victory.

It was the first time the competition has been held since 2019, when Selangor Selection narrowly defeated Singapore Selection 1-0.

Earlier, a Selangor Veterans team beat their counterparts from Singapore 2-1, with Zainal Abidin Hassan and Asmawi Bakiri striking first to hand the Malaysians a 2-0 lead, before Geylang International coach Noor Ali pulled a goal back two minutes into stoppage time.