U23 Thailand is missing half of its squad in the tournament Asia U23 when the clubs refused to release players. However, with a lineup of many unfamiliar names, War Elephants created a big surprise.
In the opening match of the U23 Asian Championship U23 Thailand defeated U23 championship candidate Iraq with a score of 2-0. This result helped “War Elephants” open the door to continue when they won against their direct competitor, U23 Iraq.
There is something in common between the U23 team and the Thai national team. They pursued a counter-attacking defensive style of play and showed sharpness. U23 Iraq dominated but they could not penetrate the net of U23 Thailand.
In that match, U23 Thailand scored a goal in the 25th minute. From Erawan Garnier’s cross, Waris Choolthong ran up and scored a one-touch shot into the net. Iraq U23.
The scenario for the next period remains unchanged. Iraq U23 attacked many times but was ineffective. The defensive play of U23 Thailand really made the opponent uncomfortable.
In the 64th minute, in the context of U23 Iraq still diligently pushing, U23 Thailand had their second goal. From the corner kick, Teerasak Poeiphimai jumped high and headed the ball into the net for U23 Iraq.
In the 71st minute, U23 Iraq also lost when Nihad Mohammed received a second yellow card and left the field. Although the 10 people of the West Asia team tried very hard, they could not create any breakthroughs. In the end, U23 Thailand won 2-0.
In the second match, U23 Thailand will face U23 Saudi Arabia at 10:30 p.m. on April 19.
Madam Pang is helpless with the difficult situation of Thailand U23
U23 Thailand participates in the U23 Asian tournament with not the strongest force. Many familiar faces of this team such as Chatmongkol Rueangthanarot Maximilian Steinbauer Bukkoree Lemdee Airfan Doloh Channarong Promsrikaew Yotsakorn Burapha Achitpol Keereerom and Suphanat Mueanta could not concentrate because the club did not release players.
The U23 Asian Championship is not part of FIFA’s competition system means clubs have the right to refuse to release players. Even Thai clubs refused to cooperate because the country’s national championship was still played during the U23 Asian Championship.
Before sending the team off to Qatar, the President of the Federation group football Thailand Madam Pang admitted to being disappointed that Thailand U23 could not bring the best force to attend the Asian tournament.
Thai female billionaire Lan said: “We highly value the Thai team of all ages, both men’s and women’s teams. Thailand U23 is about to enter an important tournament in Qatar. Because the tournament is not part of the FIFA competition system so we have great difficulty in personnel.
No matter what, we still have to be satisfied and fight with the forces we have. The entire team will compete with the desire for national spirit and be ready to prove themselves. Thank you clubs for your cooperation. We also understand that clubs have their own difficulties when participating in other tournaments.”
Faced with a shortage of personnel, Madam Pang decided to send national team head coach Masatada Ishii to Qatar to assist. support for the team. She said: “I asked coach Masatada Ishii to go with the team. He will be in Qatar. Coach Masatada Ishii will assist in scouting opponents and planning training with coach Sritaro.”
The value of Thailand’s U23 squad participating in the tournament is only 2.03 million euros. They are only marginal. more than U23 Malaysia (1,98 million euros) and U23 Jordan (1,15 million euros). Meanwhile, the value of U23 Vietnam is 2,43 million euros.
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