The Indian football Thailand ant India team, known as the Blue Tigers, faced a tough challenge against Thailand in their FIFA international friendly match at Shammash Stadium, Pathum Thani.
The match, which was organized as a warm-up ahead of India’s crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, turned out to be a disappointing one for the teams as they lost 0-2. India suffer early setback.
Thailand wasted no time in establishing their dominance and Benjamin Davis gave them the lead in the 7th minute. Early Blow for India opening the scoring in the 8th minute.
His curling strike found the top corner, leaving India’s goalkeeper Vishal Kieth with no chance. Despite India’s efforts to regroup, Thailand maintained control, pressing high and disrupting India’s rhythm. Missed Opportunities and Defensive Lapses. India had their fair share of chances, particularly through Liston Colaco and Ashique Kuruniyan, but failed to convert them into goals. Colaco had a golden opportunity in a one-on-one situation but struck the ball straight at Thailand’s goalkeeper Saranon Anuin. he missed chances proved costly as Thailand doubled their lead in the 59th minute, courtesy of Poramet Arjvirai, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home a powerful long-range effort.
“India’s Struggles Continue Despite enjoying more possession (50.8%) and registering 19 shots, India failed to find the back of the net. Thailand, on the other hand, made the most of their limited opportunities, converting two of their three shots on target into goals.”
