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At the last edition of the tournament, the Young Lions suffered a 0-7 drubbing<\/a> at the hands of Causeway rivals Malaysia. That was Singapore’s heaviest defeat at the Games since the competition became an age-group affair in 2001.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, the Young Lions were left out of the provisional list for the Games<\/a>. But the team appealed successfully<\/a>, playing out two closed-door friendlies, with a win and a draw, to strengthen the case for their inclusion.<\/p>\n Late changes to the Young Lions’ Games scheduling have not been ideal for preparations.\u00a0<\/p>\n The team were originally drawn in Group C to face champions Indonesia, Myanmar and the Philippines in Chiang Mai. However, after the withdrawal of Cambodia, Firdaus’ men were shifted to Group A.<\/p>\n Group B comprises Malaysia, Vietnam and Laos.<\/p>\n The three group winners and the best second-placed team will advance to the semi-finals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n