Late Ilhan Fandi stunner gives Lions win over Cambodia in ASEAN football championship opener

SINGAPORE: As he did in that historic game against Hong Kong, Ilhan Fandi once again came to Singapore's rescue as the Lions beat Cambodia 2-1 in their ASEAN Hyundai Cup opener on Friday (Jul 24).A first-half goal from Shawal Anuar at the Morodok Techo National Stadium in Phnom Penh had given Gavin Lee's men the lead, before a 55th-minute Sovann Ouk screamer looked to have given the home side a precious point.But as the game looked destined for a draw, substitute Ilhan scored a stunner with what was virtually the last kick of the match.Singapore were almost a goal up within two minutes but Shawal was just inches away from a Glenn Kweh cross. The Lions had the ball in the back of the net about 15 minutes later, but Shawal, who provided the ball to Harhys Stewart, was clearly offside in the