Six different players etched their names on the scoresheet in Singapore's 9-0 win against Macau in the 'A' International Friendly
17 JULY, SINGAPORE - It was a dismantling of Macau's team when Singapore put nine past the visitors at Jalan Besar Stadium on Tuesday (16 July) night. In their first home game since last July's outing against Pakistan, which Singapore won 1-0, the home side were determined to put on a show for the fans. In their bid to do so, Singapore recorded their biggest ever win.
The young starting line-up was captained by the experienced 27-year-old Siti Rosnani Azman. As the game progressed, it became clear that the team's synergy was at a high.
It was Dorcas Chu who opened the scoring in the 37th minute, when the Lion City Sailors midfielder met Venetia Lim's corner delivery with a volley at the back post.
With three minutes added on at the end of the first half, the home side showed no sign of slowing down for the break.
Putri Syaliza extended the lead when her cross was unintentionally headed in by a Macau defender.
Back from the half-time break 2-0 up at home, the fans were riled up for an enthralling second half.
It took only five minutes for Singapore to find the back of the net once more, this time with Venetia earning herself a goal after assisting Dorcas for the team's first of the night.
A move from the training ground, the 20-year-old curled in a free-kick from a tight angle just outside the box. It was enough to send Singapore's confidence soaring, ushering an onslaught of goals that left Macau no chance of a comeback.
The team's cohesion was evident as the players began racking up not only goals, but assists as well. With a goal already in the bag, Putri Syaliza's footwork was on show as she dribbled past defenders before delivering a low driven cross to Danelle Tan, who with her finishing prowess, tapped it in for her first of the night.
Team skipper, Rosnani then decided to get in on the fun as her shot from range found its way into the net in the 57th minute.
It was down and out for the away side, when Borussia Dortmund's Danelle bagged two more in quick succession, earning herself a hat-trick in the process. Both goals were assisted by Geylang International's star Farah Nurzahirah.
Seven just wasn't enough for the energised Singaporean side, as Putri Syaliza went on to secure a brace. Cutting inside and dribbling herself into space, the Florida-based midfielder released a left-footed curler into the top corner.
Kyra Taylor, who made her senior team debut in the second half, then mirrored her captain's long-range effort to make it 9-0 and marking an unforgettable national team debut.
Below are some more highlights through the lens.
The Singapore National Team gathers in front of a crowd of photographers for their team photos to be taken, cheered on by the crowd streaming in.
Lion City Sailors Vice-captain Nur Syazwani Ruzi (right) was the orchestrator of Singapore's attacks down the right flank in the first half, often combining with club teammate Nur Sarah
Zu'rishqha (left).
Chloe Koh made her first start for the senior national side on Tuesday night. The forward, part of the Unleash The Roar! (UTR) Scholarship to IMG Academy in the United States, created trouble for the Macau defenders while on the pitch in the first half.
Macau's wall of defenders were often utilised for free-kicks as several were given away in dangerous areas.
Star striker, Danelle Tan was relentless in her attacks in the second half, challenging the visiting defenders both physically and mentally.
Kyra Taylor, another recipient of the UTR! Scholarship at IMG Academy, warming up under the lights of Jalan Besar Stadium before coming on for her senior national team debut to score Singapore's ninth and final goal.
"Not one, not two but three."
Danelle Tan celebrates her third of the night in front of the charged-up home fans.
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