Qiu Li's early strike was enough to secure all three points for 10-man Tampines in their S-League opener against Gombak United at Jurong West Stadium today.

The forward struck after just nine minutes, and although they were reduced to 10 men in the 85th minute when Benoit Croissant was sent off, the visitors held on to claim all three points.

The win means Tampines join Home United and Balestier as the only teams so far to have picked up three points in their first match of the season.