Johor Bahru, Saturday, April 7, 2012 — The Singapore LionsXII beat Johor FC 1-0 away in the Malaysian Super League (MSL). It was the seventh win in their last eight MSL matches.

Khairul Nizam scored the only goal of the game in the 42nd minute. The striker held off the attention of four defenders to score inside the penalty box after Shahril Ishak had headed the ball down for him.

The LionsXII now sit top of the league with a 9-win, 3-draw and 2-loss record for a total of 30 points, three ahead of Kelantan who drew 1-1 with Sarawak. Kelantan have played two matches fewer.

In their previous match, the LionsXII beat Negeri Sembilan 4-2 away. The LionsXII have been unbeaten in all seven of their away matches, winning five of them.

The LionsXII will play their next game against Perak at home on Tuesday, April 10th.

Looking for the LionsXII fixture schedule? All here: 2012 LionsXII fixture schedule