Thailand U23 secured a 3-1 victory over Singapore U23 in an AFF ASEAN Hassanal Bolkiah Trophy group stage match on February 16, 2022. This result reinforced Thailand's status as one of the tournament favorites and provided a stern test for the developing Singaporean side. Thailand's quality shone through as they took control of the midfield and created the clearer chances, converting two of them to establish a comfortable lead. Singapore demonstrated resilience by pulling a goal back to make it 2-1 and create a nervous period for the Thais, but a late third goal from Thailand sealed the three points. The match was a good demonstration of Thailand's experience and composure at this level, as they managed the game effectively after Singapore's response. The win placed Thailand firmly at the top of their group, while Singapore faced an uphill battle to qualify for the latter stages. Thailand's manager highlighted the importance of starting the tournament with a win, while his Singapore counterpart pointed to moments of promise amidst the defeat. The starting lineups featured the next generation of Southeast Asian football talent.