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Singapore knocked out of ASEAN Cup after 6-0 loss to Malaysia
Bergson da Silva scored a hat-trick as Malaysia finished the group stage on four points but still missed the final on goal difference.
On Thursday, October 1, Malaysia defeated Singapore 6-0 at Si Jalak Harupat Stadium in Bandung, marking the heaviest defeat for Singapore under coach Gavin Lee in the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Seeking advancement from Group A, both nations entered the match with Malaysia requiring a significant winning margin to challenge for the top spot in the standings.
Striker Bergson scored a hat-trick, while teammates Stuart Wilkin, Paulo Josue, and Syahir Bashah added goals to complete the dominant offensive performance that secured the 6-0 victory.
Despite the emphatic win, Malaysia finished second in Group A behind Indonesia, who defeated Bangladesh 9-2 in a simultaneous match to claim the top spot on goal difference.
Malaysia will face Vietnam in the bronze medal playoff on October 5, while Indonesia advances to the final against Thailand to compete for the tournament trophy.
The Malaysian team secured a resounding 6-0 victory over Singapore in their final Group A match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026, thus becoming the first team to qualify for the bronze medal match.