Chow Kwai Lam could face up to five years in prison if convicted.

He is accused of bribing Paya Lebar-Punggol FC goalkeeper Zulkifli Zainolabidin to let in two or three goals during a local professional league match in June 2005, according to the charge sheet.

Chow, who is also a former coach of the Singaporean club, is alleged to have offered 200-300 dollars (131-196 US) plus a further unspecified amount.

His lawyer Hamidul Haq told AFP at the conclusion of the hearing that court heard testimony from three witnesses including a newspaper reporter and a player.

Haq said he will cross-examine the key prosecution witness when court resumes Thursday.

The subordinate court trial is scheduled to last until Friday.