In a goal-fest at Jalan Besar Stadium, Tampines Rovers FC defeated Kaya FC-Iloilo 5-3 in a wildly entertaining AFC Champions League 2 encounter on November 27, 2025. The Singaporean side emerged victorious from an eight-goal thriller that showcased attacking football at its best. Tampines raced into a 3-1 lead by halftime, with their forwards linking up superbly. Kaya FC-Iloilo, however, refused to surrender and fought back to 3-3 early in the second half with two quick goals. Just as momentum swung, Tampines restored their lead with a penalty, and then added a fifth goal to seal the win in the final ten minutes. The match was a showcase of poor defending but fantastic attacking intent from both sides. The three points were crucial for Tampines Rovers in a highly competitive group.