Geylang shatter Bangkok Glass’s Singapore Cup dreams

SINGAPORE, Nov 9 (Reuters) - A late strike by Hafiz Rahim coupled with a penalty save minutes later delivered Geylang United their first Singapore Cup triumph following a 1-0 victory over Thailand’s Bangkok Glass.

The Eagles had been dominated throughout by the Thais in the final at the Jalan Besar stadium on Sunday but had luck on their side to finally clinch the trophy having finished runners-up in 2001 and 2003.

Singapore’s premier knock-out soccer tournament features local sides plus invited teams from around Asia and Bangkok Glass had been looking to become the first foreign team to win the Cup.

The Thais had the lion’s share of possession throughout the floodlit match but were unable to capitalise on their possession as Yazid Yasin made save after save in the Geylang goal.

Geylang, who finished sixth in the 12-team domestic S.League, snatched the lead in the 82nd minute when Rahim scored following a goal-mouth scramble.

Bangkok Glass were handed a lifeline four minutes later with a penalty but Yasin kept out Supachai Komsilp’s weak shot.

(Writing by Ossian Shine; Editing by Greg Stutchbury. To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)