Singapore’s Lin Diyang winds up to shoot against Malaysia. Diyang finished the game with two goals. (Photo 3 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)

Singapore’s Koh Jian Ying aims for goal. He finished the game with two goals. (Photo 4 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)

Singapore’s Marcus Goh with another attempt at the Malaysian goal. He finished with two goals in the game. (Photo 5 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)

The Singapore team throwing their coach Lee Sai Meng into the pool to celebrate their gold. (Photo 6 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)

The Singapore team with SSC CEO Lim Teck Yin — a winner of six SEA Games water polo golds and one Asian Games gold himself — at the medal presentation ceremony. (Photo 7 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)

The Singapore team pose with their prize, the nation’s 24th straight SEA Games gold. (Photo 8 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)

The newbies in the Singapore team take the traditional plunge from the 10m diving ramp as part of their celebration. (Photo 9 by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for SSC)