Singapore's anticipated first game of the tournament saw the host dominate but waste numerous good chances, many of which were straight at Filipino goalkeeper , who had a good game. In the 31st minute they had the ball in the back of the net following a free-kick but it was called off as Shakir Hamzah was adjudged to have impeded Badelic in the process. Singapore were unlucky again six minutes later as Sahil Suhaimi was through on goal but his effort rebounded off the post with the slightest of touches from Bedelic. The Philippines had a few chances, mostly created by their tricky wingers Bugas and Salenga. In the fifteenth minute the former's cross found captain , but despite being completely unmarked he could not direct his header on target. On the stroke of half-time Singapore finally m