Full points for Hougang, Khalsa and BG Pathum in Singapore Cup

Hougang United, Balestier Kalsa and BG Pathum United (from Thailand) picked up the full points in their opening matches of the Singapore Cup 2025.

Hougang United were 2-1 winners over Albirex Niigata FC (Singapore) in Group A as Balestier Khalsa edged Geylang International 5-4 and BG Pathum beat Tanjong Pagar 2-1 in Group B.

Hougang had two first-half goals from Zulfahmi Arifin (in the 18^th minute) and Dejan Račić (25^th) to thank for their win over Albirex who struck their only goal of the game through Shingo Nakano in the 63^rd minute.

On the other hand, Balestier were on a hattrick from Kodai Tanaka (25th, 50^th and 59^th minute) alongside those from Anton Quinten Olivier Fase (3^rd) and Ignatius Ang (60^th) for their 5-4 fantastical 5-4 victory over Geylang in Group B.

Geylang’s goals were scored by Tomoyuki Doi (5th, 45^th and 81^st) and Keito Hariya (15th).

In the meantime, BG Pathum returned from a goal down to beat Tanjong Pagar 2-1 off goals from Marco Ballini (in the 22^nd minute) and Hwang Myeong-hyeon (76^th).

Tanjong Pagar took the early lead through Salif Cisse in the ninth minute.

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