Official Cup

Jurong East Stadium
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rifqi Chian got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Albirex Niigata FC's goal looked a bit too open when 吴剑银 came free, but Sajeev Lam reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 罗强棋 made a great header on AC米兰's corner, it was just that Albirex Niigata FC's Sajeev Lam managed to reach the ball for a save. Sajeev Lam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 陆辰鹰, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Albirex Niigata FC's Sajeev Lam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 陆辰鹰 in the 9th minute of play. 吴剑银 kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute, 孙梁森 hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 13 minutes in the game Shukrie Devan got a great opportunity which he missed by shooting outside the goal. The audience was convinced that Rifqi Chian's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but 徐翔洋 was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. In the 15th match minute, Albirex Niigata FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rifqi Chian to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Albirex Niigata FC booed when AC米兰 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. 杨亮昂 didn't get a good kick on the ball. 20 minutes into the match, AC米兰's goalkeeper 徐翔洋 had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Afriz Hian. 徐翔洋 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rifqi Chian in the 30th minute of play. After a rather tough play, AC米兰's 陆辰鹰 got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Sajeev Lam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 陆辰鹰, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Afriz Hian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. 徐翔洋 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 程益岚 hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. 陆辰鹰 was the one to do the kick off. 63 minutes into the match, 陆辰鹰 dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Sajeev Lam, 0-2. Steven Lum kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. 吴剑银 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 陆辰鹰 could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Sajeev Lam made a huge save. 吴剑银's late challenge caught a Albirex Niigata FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. 吴剑银 helped the player get up and apologised. After 88 played minutes Albirex Niigata FC got a freekick which was hit by Wei Xuan Chandran. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. AC米兰 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.