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Hans India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
India lose 0-2 to Thailand ahead of crucial Asian Cup Qualifier
Pathum Thani (Thailand): The Indian men's national football team lost 0-2 against a clinical Thailand side in a FIFA International Friendly at the Thammasat Stadium here on Wednesday. It is a huge blow to the side as they get set to face Hong Kong in the AFC Asian Qualifiers 2027 up next. India showed flashes of grit, only to be undone by moments of precision from their opponents. Goals from Benjamin Davis (8') in the first half and Poramet Arjvilai (59') in the second were enough to seal the win for the War Elephants, while India were left ruing missed opportunities and costly defensive lapses. Placed 99th in the FIFA World Rankings, Thailand started the brighter of the two sides and made their early dominance count. In just the eighth minute, Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul found Korawich Tasa near the edge of the Indian box.
India.com
3 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
India suffers defeat against Thailand in FIFA international friendly ahead of Asian Cup Qualifier
For India, the match served as preparation for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong. New Delhi: India suffered a 0-2 defeat against Thailand in a friendly match, highlighting areas needing improvement before their upcoming Asian Cup qualifier. Thailand secured a victory, with Benjamin Davis and Poramet Arjvilai netting goals in the 8th and 59th minutes, respectively, at Thammasat Stadium. Thailand controlled the majority of the game. Thailand, ranked 99th globally, defeated India in their recent match, reversing India's previous two victories. Thailand demonstrated superior performance throughout the game. India is currently ranked at 127th. Sunil Chhetri, the talisman who netted a brace in India's 4-1 triumph over Thailand at the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, came close to scoring again in the 24th minute, but his glancing header was denied by a diving save from Thai goalkeeper Saranon Anuin. India had also defeated Thailand 1-0 in the 2019 King's Cup. The match served as a preparatory fixture for India's crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying clash against Hong Kong on June 10 in Kowloon. Thailand's upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifying match against Turkmenistan presents a similar challenge.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- General
- Business Standard
India get wake up call before Asian Cup qualifier, beaten 2-0 by Thailand
India endured a disappointing 0-2 loss to Thailand in an international football friendly held on Wednesday at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. The defeat serves as a timely reality check for the Blue Tigers ahead of their must-win AFC Asian Cup final round qualifier against Hong Kong on June 10. Thailand, currently ranked 99th in the FIFA world rankings, showed superior quality throughout the match, controlling possession and dictating the pace. Benjamin Davis opened the scoring for the hosts in the 8th minute with a composed finish, setting the tone early. The second goal came in the 59th minute, courtesy of Poramet Arjvilai, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to double the lead. India handed reality check ahead of Asia Cup qualifier India, ranked 127th in the world, struggled to create meaningful chances and lacked cohesion in the midfield. Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri came closest to scoring in the 24th minute, but his well-placed header was expertly saved by Thai goalkeeper Saranon Anui. That moment marked India's best opportunity in an otherwise subdued performance. The result marked a reversal of recent form between the two sides. India had previously beaten Thailand in their last two encounters — a 4-1 victory during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup and a 1-0 win in the King's Cup later that same year. However, on this occasion, the Thai side looked sharper and more prepared, showing why they are a top-100 side. The friendly was part of both nations' preparations for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers. While India will next face Hong Kong, Thailand are set to play against Turkmenistan as both teams aim to secure a spot in the final tournament.
NDTV
4 days ago
- General
- NDTV
India Suffer Embarrassing 0-2 Loss To Thailand In International Friendly
A lacklustre India lost 0-2 against Thailand in an international football friendly in a reality check ahead of their crucial Asian Cup qualifying round match, here on Wednesday. Benjamin Davis and Poramet Arjvilai scored for Thailand in the 8th and 59th minutes respectively as the home side dominated the match at the Thammasat Stadium. India had won the last two matches between the two sides before Wednesday's defeat but Thailand, ranked 99th in the world, were clearly the better side on the day. India are currently ranked at 127th. The talismanic Sunil Chhetri, who had scored twice in India's 4-1 win against Thailand in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, nearly scored in the 24th minute but his glancing header was saved by a diving Thailand goalkeeper Saranon Anui. India had also beaten Thailand 1-0 in the Kings Cup in 2019. The match was part of preparation for India's crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match against Hong Kong on June 10 in Kowloon. The same was also the case for Thailand as they face Turkmenistan in their AFC Asian Cup final round qualifier.
