Football Association of Singapore (FAS) revealed in a media release on Saturday. Jalan Besar Stadium will now serve as the battleground for ASEAN Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2024 semi-finals.
This showdown was originally slated for the National Stadium. However, a late tournament schedule change made the venue unavailable as it had already been booked for concerts,
Tickets for the highly anticipated ASEAN Championship semi-finals will go on sale at 12 PM on Sunday (Dec 22). The Lions are set to host the first leg of the semi-final against Vietnam at the 6,000-seater Jalan Besar Stadium on Thursday, with the match kicking off at 9 PM. Ticket prices start at S$24 (US$17.70).
The Lions secured their place in the semi-finals after a dramatic draw against arch-rivals Malaysia on Friday. Finishing second in Group A, Singapore amassed seven points, trailing behind group leaders Thailand, who defeated Cambodia 3-2 to claim 12 points.
To ensure a passionate home crowd, tickets for Singapore fans will only be sold on-site at Jalan Besar Stadium. Fans must present proof of identity when purchasing tickets, though FAS assured that no personal data will be collected. Each individual is limited to a maximum purchase of four tickets per transaction.
Ticket categories are priced as follows:
- Category 1 (best pitch views): S$49
- Category 2: S$35
- Category 3: S$24
For visiting Vietnam fans, 300 seats will be allocated in the away section. Tickets, priced at S$38, will only be available for sale on match day, starting from 3 PM until 30 minutes before the game ends. FAS also clarified that away fans holding home section tickets will be denied entry or ejected if seated in home areas, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all spectators.
Singapore kicked off their campaign in style with a 2-1 win over Cambodia at the National Stadium, followed by a convincing 3-0 triumph against Timor-Leste in Hanoi.
Their toughest test came against defending champions Thailand, where the Lions produced moments of brilliance. Stunning strikes from Shawal and Faris gave Singapore a two-goal lead, but the Thais roared back, scoring four unanswered goals, including two in stoppage time.
Despite the setback, the Lions displayed resilience and secured a hard-fought draw against Malaysia to progress. This marks Singapore’s return to the semi-finals for the first time since the 2021 edition, where they were eliminated by Indonesia.
The Lions now face an uphill battle against Vietnam, one of the strongest teams in the region. With a passionate home crowd at Jalan Besar Stadium, Singapore will aim to take a crucial first-leg advantage in their quest for a spot in the final.
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