World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Malaysian skipper Safiq Rahim is shown the red card, much to the delight of the home supporters. However the numerical advantage was short-lived as Singapore’s Ismail Yunos received his second yellow minutes later. (Photo 20 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Mahalli Jasuli (MAS #2) having it hard keeping tabs on the 1.92m tall Duric. (Photo 21 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Tigers substitute Abdul Hadi Yahaya (#14) turns to celebrate after netting Malaysia’s second. His teammate Safee Sali followed up a minute later to lower the deficit to 3-4. (Photo 22 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Stand-in skipper Hariss Harun working the midfield in his favored role. (Photo 23 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Qiu Li makes a run into the box and attempts a shot at goal while surrounded by Malaysian players. (Photo 24 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Duric keeps his eyes on a cross as he times his run into the box. The Singaporean forward kept the pressure on the defenders as he repeatedly searched for the extra goal to re-establish the buffer for the Lions prior to their visit to the Tigers’ Den. (Photo 25 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)

World Cup Qualifiers 2nd Rnd SIN vs MAS

Duric sends a shot past the Tigers’ custodian to earn a brace and a two-goal lead for the Lions. (Photo 26 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)