SINGAPORE: Singapore's quest to reach the 2015 Asian Cup got off on a disappointing note with a 4-0 defeat against Jordan in Amman on Wednesday.
Two goals from Ahmad Hayel in the 54th and 73rd minutes, and one each from Abdallah Deeb (18th) and Khalil Zaid Baniateyah (52nd) gave Jordan the win over the reigning Southeast Asian champions at the Amman International Stadium.
The win puts Jordan on top of Group A in the qualifiers, with Oman second after beating Syria 1-0 thanks to a 39th minute winner from Abdulaziz Al-Muqbali.
Singapore's next match is against Oman at the Jalan Besar Stadium on August 14.
Sixteen teams will qualify for the 2015 Asian Cup, to be staged in Australia from January 8 to 31 that year.
Group A:
Oman 1 Syria 0
Jordan 4 Singapore 0
Group B:
Iran 5 Lebanon 0
Thailand 1 Kuwait 3
Group C:
Iraq 1 Indonesia 0
Saudi Arabia 2 China 1
Group D:
Yemen 0 Bahrain 2
Qatar 2 Malaysia 0
Group E:
Uzbekistan 0 Hong Kong 0
Vietnam 1 UAE 2
- TODAY
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