Against the run of play, the visitors equalised with 15 minutes on the clock. Leng Makara’s surge through the middle pulled the Tampines defence out of shape and he slipped the ball through for Kouch Dani to fire low into the corner.

The hosts were stunned by the setback but gradually regained control and Mehmedovic should have done better when he shot wide from 20 yards after a good Tampines move.
Tampines dominated possession for the remainder of the half but struggled to create chances.

Two minutes into the second half, an excellent reverse pass from Mehmedovic found Jordan Webb and the Canadian’s low shot from an angle was saved by Sou Yaty.

Khairul Amri then tested Sou Yaty again before Webb sent an effort wide from the edge of the box as Tampines pushed for their second goal.

But the home side lost impetus again and Naga World caused a few problems on the break as they threatened an upset.

With 14 minutes remaining, Sou Yaty rescued his side again. Webb’s cross from the left found Yasir Hanapi but his powerful header was brilliantly clawed out by the Naga World keeper.

Sou Yaty then made a double save from shots from Webb and then Khairul before the Naga World hero was taken off injured with five minutes remaining.

And the home side’s pressure finally paid off when Webb again beat his man on the wing and cut back for Yasir to fire home.

But Naga World stunned the Tampines fans when Amir Gurbani’s low cross was tapped in by Esoh Omogba in the 90th minute.

Incredibly, there was a further twist as Khairul’s spectacular overhead kick put Tampines back in front before Webb raced clear to slot home the fourth deep into added time.

Tampines now host Group F’s bottom side Yangon United on May 1, while Naga World will be at home to Hanoi FC.