Malaysia’s Ahmad Fakri Saarani heads for the ball between two Singapore players during their second leg of the Asian Zone World Cup second round qualifying match against Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, July 28, 2011. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Malaysia’s goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat is challenged by Singapore’s Qui Li during their second leg of the Asian Zone World Cup second round qualifying match against Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, July 28, 2011. GLENN GUAN/The Star

In vain: Striker Saffee Sali (center) celebrates after putting Malaysia ahead against Singapore during the second leg of the Asian Zone World Cup second round qualifying match against Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, July 28, 2011. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Singapore’s Qui Li (center) is challenged by Malaysia’s S. Kunanlan and Amar Rohidan during their second leg of the Asian Zone World Cup second round qualifying match against Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, July 28, 2011. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Singapore’s Qui Li collides with Malaysia’s Mohamad Fadhli Mohd Shas and Amar Rohidan during their second leg of the Asian Zone World Cup second round qualifying match against Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, July 28, 2011. GLENN GUAN/The Star

Team Singapore celebrates with coach Radojko Avramovich after defeating Malaysia 1-1 in the second leg of the Asian Zone World Cup second round qualifying match against Singapore at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil, July 28, 2011. GLENN GUAN/The Star