Defending champions Mongolia extended their winning start at the International Ice Hockey Federation Challenge Cup of Asia with a convincing 13-3 victory over Singapore in Kuala Lumpur.

Mongolia, 9-5 winners against hosts Malaysia yesterday, now hold the outright lead in Group A on six points. Mongolia will play against the Philippines tomorrow.

The Philippines and Malaysia occupy second and third place respectively with three points. Singapore has lost all three of their matches and will finish bottom of the standings.

In Group B, Macau defeated Oman 6-1 to get themselves off the mark at the second time of asking. Group A is the stronger pool at the tournament with the top two advancing straight into the semi-finals. The bottom two Group A sides will meet the top two in Group B for the right to join them.