SINGAPORE (Interstat) — Tajeli Salamat scored in the 28th minute and Hide Higashikawa added a second in the 87th as Tampines defeated Balestier 2-0 on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, at Tampines Stadium in a Singapore Premier League match. Balestier was unable to find a response and finished with no goals. Tampines led after Salamat’s opener and sealed the result when Higashikawa scored late. Both clubs now hold 1-1 records in the competition. Tampines earned its first win of the season, while Balestier absorbed its first loss. The home side controlled the scoring chances and kept Balestier off the scoreboard. The match was played in Singapore and organized by the Singapore Premier League. Tampines’ victory gave the club a split of its opening two matches, and Balestier also moved to one win and one loss. No further scoring occurred after Higashikawa’s late goal. Tampines next returns to league play, while Balestier will look to rebound in its upcoming fixture.