Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Albirex Niigata S 2nd with 47 points, Hougang United 6th with 21, 26 apart.
16 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Hougang United 4, draws 5, Albirex Niigata S 7, at 3.19 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 63% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 69%.
Goal scorers
Albirex Niigata S: Shingo Nakano (55'), Shingo Nakano (33'), Hyon Ju Ryang (56'), Hyon Ju Ryang (60')
Key stats
Possession: Hougang United 60% · Albirex Niigata S 40% · Total shots: 8-17 · On target: 3-10 · Corners: 3-8