Asian Cup Qualifier: Singapore 0-2 Oman

Said put the visitors ahead at the Jalan Besar Stadium after 15 minutes when he fired home from close range and Al Farsi doubled their advantage just before the interval with an accurate low drive from distance.

Oman were unable to add to the scoreline after the break but coach Paul Le Guen was satisfied with the straightforward win which sent his side to the top of the group, three points ahead of Jordan who take on Syria on Thursday.

“I think that we did the job tonight. It was vital for us to get the win and we did it,” said the Frenchman. “I thought that during the first half, we were average. We were not creating chances but we were efficient in our finishing.

“It was not easy for my players as they had to leave Oman before Eid to prepare for this game. The conditions and the artificial turf made it difficult but the most important thing tonight was we got the three points as our aim is to qualify for Australia.”