The match where Thailand lost to the Philippines on December 27 in the first leg of the AFF Cup 2024 semi-finals was also the first match Supachok Sarachat played in this year's tournament. Meanwhile, his other teammate Ekanit Panya could not participate due to injury.
Thai players declare they will 'take revenge' on the Philippines in the second leg to win a ticket to the AFF Cup final
"Yesterday's match, we tried our best. It could be a disappointing result. But overall, we were fine. With the conditions of the pitch (artificial grass), we had a lot of difficulties. I and many other teammates did not perform to our best ability.
This is also my first match at the AFF Cup this year. I am really happy to have fully recovered from my injury to play. Unfortunately, we lost in this return match. We did not think it would be so difficult against the Philippines. However, the whole team is very confident. We will be determined to win big against the Philippines at home in the second leg and win a ticket to the final," Supachok Sarachat expressed.
Also according to the midfielder who is playing for Consadole Sapporo Club in the J-League (Japan): "I hope Thai fans will continue to support us. I call on everyone to come to the stadium in large numbers, to motivate the whole team, determined to play their best and win convincingly to continue. I am sure that the Thai team will have a sweet "revenge" match against the Philippines team".
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Korrakot Pipatnadda said: "The whole team is very sad about the result of losing to the Philippines. But we are very confident, because there is still the second leg at home to correct all mistakes. Regarding the atmosphere in the dressing room. We are all disappointed. However, immediately after that, everyone talked happily with each other. We still have an important match at home. Everyone is 100% confident."
Coach Masatada Ishii in a friendly match between Thailand and Vietnam in September.
Goalkeeper Korrakot Pipatnadda also revealed: "Coach Masatada Ishii made an assessment right after the match and pointed out the team's mistakes. We will have to improve many things. Try harder and win the second leg at all costs."
Earlier, coach Masatada Ishii had to apologize to Thai fans after a shocking loss to the Philippines for the first time in 52 years. He said: "I apologize for the result of this match. I don't know the statistics that we have never lost to them in this tournament. Football in Southeast Asia is difficult because winning and losing can always happen."
Coach Masatada Ishii also said: "I need to review the details of the last match. As I said, we made many mistakes when we lost the ball or could not control the situation right on our own field. We have to review everything. Why did such mistakes happen? In terms of physical strength, we also need to check again after the whole team returns to Thailand.
Certainly, we must take time to review all the mistakes that led to the defeat. Thereby, we must urgently fix them and prepare immediately for the return match. Regardless, we must commit to playing at more than 100% of our ability to reverse the current situation."
According to Thai press, after returning home, the "War Elephants" players will soon return to the training ground and recover on December 28, preparing for the second leg of the AFF Cup 2024 semi-final against the Philippines team at 8:00 p.m. on December 30 at Rajamangala Stadium, which promises to attract at least 40,000 spectators.
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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/aff-cup-doi-tuyen-thai-lan-tram-lang-tro-ve-nuoc-hen-phuc-thu-philippines-luot-ve-185241228124524653.htm
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