The Lion City Sailors showed that they have no intentions of letting their title hopes go without a fight when they thrashed Balestier Khalsa to stay in third place and within touching distance of table toppers Tampines Rovers, who were held to a draw by Geylang International despite going a man down. 

 

Sat (7 Nov)

Geylang International 1 Tampines Rovers 1

Sun (8 Nov)

Balestier Khalsa 1Lion City Sailors 7

Albirex Niigata 4 Hougang 0

 

Editor's thoughts: Lion City Sailors thrashed Balestier Khalsa to show that they meant business after the restart but are still 5 points away from top spot and a win away from second spot's Albirex Niigata, who also beat Hougang. 

Gary Yang is a myActiveSG Editor and Presenter. Gary started his career as a suit cum copywriter at an advertising agency, followed by a successful stint in Corporate Communications with Singapore Press Holdings and Asia Pacific Breweries, before eventually joining the editorial team at Sport Singapore. He now turns his attention to fitness and wellness headlines and sniffing out news angles in the sporting arena. 

 

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