Singapore held hosts Vietnam to a goalless draw on Thursday at the four-team invitational tournament Eximbank Cup to celebrate the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Both sides staged attacking formation to sharpen their defensive and scoring skills but the ball was mainly competed at the middle of the field, with almost no clear chances created.
At the 31st minute of the match, Singapore’s coach Radojko Avramovic was discharged from his coaching area for arguing with referee.
Ten minutes before the end of the match, midfielder Bui Van Hieu of Vietnam was given a second yellow card and had to leave the field. However, the visitors have failed to take their advantage to convert a goal.
With the result, Vietnam -- who beat Malaysia 2-1 in the opening round on Tuesday -- is now ranking second on the table with four points after Iran on better goal difference.
Singapore, drawing 1-1 with Iran in the first round, follow with two points and Malaysia at the bottom after two losses.
In the last round on Saturday, Vietnam will encounter Iran and Singapore to take on Malaysia.
