Singapore held Thailand to a 1-1 draw Sunday to retain the winner's trophy in the final of the ASEAN Football Championship at Bangkok's Supachalasai Stadium. Thailand had a 1-0 lead Sunday at halftime after a 37th minute goal by Pipat Thonkanya, but Singapore evened up the score in the 81st minute when substitute Khairul Amri charged past the Thai defense to kick in the equalizer. The match was held under tight security due to concerns that recently fanned sporting and political rivalries between the two countries could erupt into violence. No untoward incidents were reported by the end of the game.
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