Singapore win AFF Suzuki Cup

The Lions were able to get the better of Thailand in the final, securing their third trophy under their Serbian coach.

Despite, his team’s loss, Thai boss Winfried Schafer claimed that the country has a bright footballing future and could profit well if things continue like this.

“Every Thai player played very well throughout the match. Some of them were too tired because of the long domestic league but they gave their all for their country. I dont like second place and I really wanted to win the tournament. We played better but anything can happen in football.”’

“We have a good team and can become stronger in the future. We will now look forward to the Asian Cup qualifying and we will have to start working hard soon,” said the German while talking to the media after the game.

On the other hand, Singapore’s Radojko Avramovic was delighted with his troops’ performance but reiterated that their win had an element of luck as well.

“I am very happy that we are No.1 of Asean football. We were a bit lucky in this match.”

Singapore have emerged as a major force in Asia, but they are still quite away from matching the likes of Japan, South Korea or Australia.

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