A lapse in defence saw substitute Hamad Rakea Al Anezi score the match-winner for the West Asians in the 82nd minute.

Milan Macala’s side could have taken the lead in the 12th minute when Daniel Bennett’s clearance went straight to A’ala Hubail but the striker spurned the chance.

The hosts, however, failed to threaten the visitor’s citadel in the first half but four half time substitutions helped them take control after the restart.

Ridhuan Muhammad and Aleksandar Duric penetrated the rival defence but Radjoko Avramovic’s side failed to turn their domination into goals due to poor finishing.

Singapore are second in Group 4 with three points, three behind leaders Uzbekistan while Bahrain, who will take on Thailand on June 2, are leading Group 2 with six points.