PHNOM PENH – In the pool, Singapore water polo goalkeeper Lee Kai Yang is the master of holding his nerve. This was on display on Sunday as he made several saves during the team’s 12-5 win over defending champions Indonesia – moving them closer to reclaiming the SEA...
Lee returned after a few minutes and, when asked about the significance of the win, he said: “It means everything.
Singapore will face the Philippines – whom they beat 18-6 at the recent Asian championship – on Monday before ending their campaign against hosts Cambodia the next day. A victory and a draw from those matches will return them to the top of the podium again.But the roaring support from a Team Nila contingent of more than 150 volunteers at Phnom Penh’s National Olympic Stadium Swimming Centre played their part.
Singapore are now top of the six-team table with nine points after three wins from as many games. Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand are just behind, with six points, after two wins from three matches each.
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