{
  "id": 1060851,
  "title": "Thailand beat Singapore 3-1 in first leg of ASEAN football championship semi-finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/thailand-beat-singapore-3-1-in-first-leg-of-asean-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-15T14:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Singapore",
    "slug": "cna-singapore",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/football-thailand-beat-singapore-asean-championship-semis-6321481"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thailand secured a 3-1 victory over Singapore in the first leg of the ASEAN football championship semi-finals, extending Thailand's unbeaten streak against Singapore to 11 matches. Thai striker Teerasak Poeiphimai netted two goals in the first half, while Singapore's Shawal Anuar had his penalty saved. Thai captain Seksan Ratree scored the third goal shortly after halftime, with Ilhan Fandi reducing the deficit. Despite the odds against them, Thailand's world-ranked 148th side outplayed Singapore, who failed to capitalize on several chances. Coming into the match, Thailand was the highest-ranked team in the tournament at 94th in the world rankings.",
  "summary": "Thailand extended its winning streak against Singapore to 11.",
  "key_points": [
    "Thailand defeats Singapore 3-1 in ASEAN semi-final",
    "Teerasak Poeiphimai scores two goals for Thailand",
    "Thailand ranks 94th globally, highest-ranked team"
  ],
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      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Thailand beat Singapore 3-1 in first leg of ASEAN football championship semi-finals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/thailand-beat-singapore-3-1-in-first-leg-of-asean-football-1063954",
        "published": "2026-08-15T14:59:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}