Singapore began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-2 draw against Yemen at the National Stadium.
The Lions who are beginning a new chapter under coach Tatsuma Yoshida started the first half brightly as they came out all guns blazing. Singapore's first real chance came as early as the sixth minute when Captain Hariss Harun fired a volley inside the penalty box - only to be denied by Yemen goalkeeper Salem Abdullah - Ikhsan Fandi failing to follow up on the rebound.
Singapore would soon carve out another chance in the 11th minute with Faris Ramli only for him to drag his shot wide - all of it possible because of Hariss' perfectly weighted pass to the forward.