Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Albirex Niigata S 2nd with 47 points, Hougang United 6th with 21, 26 apart. Against a league average of 1.79 goals per team per game, Hougang United ran at 1.24 scored and 1.81 conceded, Albirex Niigata S at 2.24 and 0.9.
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%.
Bishan Stadium, capacity 6,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Albirex Niigata S led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-4.
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