Singapore edged past Guam 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) first-round encounter on October 12, 2023. Playing at the National Stadium, the Lions secured a narrow but valuable home victory to take a lead into the second leg of their preliminary tie. Singapore likely established an early advantage, but Guam fought back to level the score, demonstrating their competitive spirit. However, the home side found a winner, perhaps late in the game, to claim a crucial three points. The match result gave Singapore a slight edge, though the single-goal margin meant the return fixture in Guam would be a challenging prospect. The win was a positive start to Singapore's campaign under new management.