Hassan Sunny's nasi padang stall draws China fans post-heroics vs Thailand


A long queue of customers turned up at goalkeeper Hassan Sunny's nasi padang stall in Tampines on June 12. - Photos: Berita Harian/ courtesy of Keith Ong

SINGAPORE: Lions goalkeeper Hassan Sunny has become a hero among China football fans after recording 11 saves in the 3-1 loss to Thailand in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday (June 11).

The Thais needed to win by a three-goal margin in Bangkok to leapfrog second-placed China and advance to the final round of Asia’s qualifiers.

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