Albirex brushed aside Lion City Sailors, who had centre back Anumanthan sent off in the 16th minute, 4 nil this evening at Jurong East Stadium.
【#19 Tadanari Lee】
Anumanthan pulled down Lee Tadanari in the middle of the park when he was cleaned through. Initially referee Syarqawi awarded a yellow card but he changed it to red upon reviewing the VAR monitor.
The White Swans began to dominate play with the numerical advantage, especially at the right flank. At the 30th minute, right back Ryo Takahashi sent in a teasing cross which Sailor's centre back Lionel Tan got an unfortunate touch to sent the ball into the net.
【#2 Ryo Takahashi】
7 minutes later, Takahashi made it 2 nil. He arrived late in the penalty box to receive the through ball from right winger Komaki Shuto. Takahashi lashed his shot across the box into the bottom left corner.
Albirex led 2 nil going into the break.
Head Coach Yoshinaga substituted the 2 wingers, Komaki and Nicky Melvin Singh, who had a yellow card, at half time, with striker Riku Fukashiro and right winger Shodai Yokoyama.
The White Swans went in search of more goals but were profligate in front of goal. The 3rd goal finally came in the 87th minute when No. 8 Kaisei Ogawa scored from a direct free kick at the edge of the box.
【#8 Kaisei Ogawa】
2 minutes later, Yokoyama broke through on the right wing and crossed to attacking midfielder, Seia Kunori to sweep home the ball.
【#10 Seia Kunori】
Final score, 4 nil to Albirex.
The White Swans will host Hougang Utd, in the next match, next Wednesday 15 March at Jurong East Stadium. Kickoff is at 7.45pm.
Match Detail
【#19 Tadanari Lee】
Anumanthan pulled down Lee Tadanari in the middle of the park when he was cleaned through. Initially referee Syarqawi awarded a yellow card but he changed it to red upon reviewing the VAR monitor.
The White Swans began to dominate play with the numerical advantage, especially at the right flank. At the 30th minute, right back Ryo Takahashi sent in a teasing cross which Sailor's centre back Lionel Tan got an unfortunate touch to sent the ball into the net.
【#2 Ryo Takahashi】
7 minutes later, Takahashi made it 2 nil. He arrived late in the penalty box to receive the through ball from right winger Komaki Shuto. Takahashi lashed his shot across the box into the bottom left corner.
Albirex led 2 nil going into the break.
Head Coach Yoshinaga substituted the 2 wingers, Komaki and Nicky Melvin Singh, who had a yellow card, at half time, with striker Riku Fukashiro and right winger Shodai Yokoyama.
The White Swans went in search of more goals but were profligate in front of goal. The 3rd goal finally came in the 87th minute when No. 8 Kaisei Ogawa scored from a direct free kick at the edge of the box.
【#8 Kaisei Ogawa】
2 minutes later, Yokoyama broke through on the right wing and crossed to attacking midfielder, Seia Kunori to sweep home the ball.
【#10 Seia Kunori】
Final score, 4 nil to Albirex.
The White Swans will host Hougang Utd, in the next match, next Wednesday 15 March at Jurong East Stadium. Kickoff is at 7.45pm.
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