SINGAPORE beat Myanmar 3-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the Asean Football Federation Suzuki Cup in Jakarta on Sunday night.

But the match was marred by Myanmar goalkeeper Aung Aung Oo's pushing of referee Phung Dinh Dung.

The goalie had been incensed by Phung's awarding of a controversial goal to Singapore in the 74th minute.

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