SINGAPORE:  , As far as Southeast Asian sports competitions go, they do not appear much bigger than Singapore and Malaysia.
Causeway derbies have an advantage given their close contact and shared past.  ,
However, when the Lions travel to Kuala Lumpur on Friday ( Dec. 20 ) to face their arch-rivals in the ASEAN football championship, bragging rights are more than just in question.
The goal is clear for Singapore before their ultimate team activity at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.  ,
As long as the guests avoid fight, they may expand to the semi-finals for the first time since the 2020 book,  , and in turn move within striking distance of a second regional title in 12 years.
The visitors, on the other hand, have no margin for error. In order to advance to the last four, only a win over their fiercest competitors will be sufficient.
Since 1958, Singapore’s history against Malaysia- including tournaments- stands at 26 win, 22 draws and 32 loses.
Here is a look up at five of the most wonderful encounters ahead of the 81st game between the Lions and Harimau Malaya: