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Singapore was knocked out of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup after losing 4-1 to Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on Tuesday (Jan. 3) night.

The Lions came into the Group Stage match needing only a draw to secure their ticket to the semi-finals, but were unable to get the desired result.

First half

Malaysia took the lead in the first half after 35 minutes, with a header from Darren Lok.

What an assist by Safawi Rasid, what a header by Darren Lok 🤯

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— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

There were two minutes of added time, but Singapore could not find an equaliser.

The score remained 1-0 to Malaysia at half time.

🕧 #MASvSGP 𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗙-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘

🇲🇾 Malaysia 1⃣-0️⃣ Singapore 🇸🇬

A goal to the good for Harimau Malaya but can the Lions go on and spoil the party? 👀#AFFMitsubishiElectricCup2022 | #BeTheGameChanger pic.twitter.com/rZQhYOoenE

— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

Second half

In the 50th minute, Malaysia's Stuart Wilkin fired a long-range shot past the Singapore defence and into the back of the net, doubling his side's lead.

🚀 Stuart Wilkin 🚀

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— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

Just four minutes later, Wilkin netted his second goal and Malaysia's third.

The ball control, the turn, the shot 🤩

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— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

All hope appeared to have been lost for the Lions as the game reached the last 10 minutes.

But in the 85th minute, Singaporean winger Faris Ramli pulled one back for his side with a goal.

Faris Ramli with the tap in for the visitors' first of the night 👏

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— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

However, three minutes after that, Malaysia's Sergio Aguero found the back of the net, securing the victory for his country.

AGGGUUUUEERRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 💥💥

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— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

Malaysia won the game with a scoreline of 4-1 and will advance to the semi-finals, where they will face defending champions Thailand.

🐯 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜-𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧 🐯

🇲🇾 Malaysia are back in the Semi-Finals once again!#AFFMitsubishiElectricCup2022 | #BeTheGameChanger pic.twitter.com/RXmytIM61i

— AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup (@affmecup) January 3, 2023

Meanwhile, Singapore is out of the tournament.

Top images via FAS/Twitter.