Hougang United 2, Tanjong Pagar 1

SINGAPORE (Interstat) — Hougang United defeated Tanjong Pagar 2-1 on Tuesday at Jurong East Stadium, overcoming a late scare to collect three points in the Singapore Premier League. Saifullah Akbar opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, slotting home after a buildup down the left flank. Cai Lijing doubled the visitors’ advantage in the 58th minute with a clinical finish from inside the box. Tanjong Pagar pulled one back in the first minute of second-half stoppage time when Farhan Zulkifli bundled the ball over the line from a corner. The victory lifted Hougang United to an 8-11 record in all… Read more...