Thailand team won by the minimum margin against Hong Kong team

After losing 0-1 to Vietnam on June 15 at Lach Tray Stadium, the Hong Kong team continued to face another team in the Southeast Asian region. This time, the opponent of coach Jorn Andersen's team was the Thai team. The "War Elephants" are currently ranked 114th by FIFA, much higher than the 147th position of the Hong Kong team. However, just like the match 4 days ago, the players of the Hong Kong team caused a lot of difficulties for their opponents.

Hong Kong team continues to make life difficult for opponents

Before the match, coach Mano Polking showed his determination to win against the Hong Kong team, especially when they were heavily criticized by home fans after the 2-2 draw with the Taiwanese team. The Thai team started the match with the familiar 4-2-3-1 formation but made 5 changes compared to the last match. Chatchai Butphrom was brought in to replace Patiwat while the central defenders Kritsada Kaman and Jakpan Praisuwan were also left out to make way for Chalermsak Akkee and Elias Dolo. In midfield, Pithiwatt Sukjitthammakul and Channarong Phromsrikaew were also chosen to replace 2 players who played poorly in the previous match, Weerathep Pomphan and Thitiphan Puangchan.

On the other side, the Hong Kong team also had 4 changes compared to the match against the Vietnam team.

Many changes were made by both teams.

After the opening whistle, the Thai team was in control of the game. They were also the team that had the first dangerous opportunity, but unfortunately Chanathip Songkrasin's shot in the 3rd minute went straight to the home team's goalkeeper.

In the 21st minute, Chanathip Songkrasin continued to create a dangerous situation when after a moment of holding the ball, the striker who had just returned from Japan passed the ball to Supachok Sanchat. In an open position, he passed the ball to striker Teerasil Dangda but the veteran Thai player sent the ball over the bar.

In the final minutes of the first half, the Hong Kong team also created some notable situations towards the Thai team's goal, but the first half ended without any goals being scored.

Chanathip Songkrasin was the most outstanding player in the first half.

Entering the second half, the game did not change much as the “War Elephants” were still in control of the game. After many missed opportunities, in the 63rd minute, coach Mano Polking’s team scored a goal. From a quick attack, Channarong Promsrikaew made a classy pass, tearing apart the Hong Kong team’s defense, putting Teerasil Dangda in a favorable position, and scoring for the away team. This was also the only goal of the match and the Thai team won 1-0 against the Hong Kong team.

Teerasil Dangda celebrates a goal

Notably, the 1-0 victory right on the field of the Hong Kong team broke the streak of 6 consecutive away matches without a win for the "War Elephants". As for the home team Hong Kong, this was the 7th loss in the last 8 matches they played. It is expected that after the FIFA days series, coach Jorn Andersen and his students will be deducted more than 10 points in the FIFA rankings.

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