Semi-final match schedule today: Thailand

Host Thailand in trouble

In the first leg of the semi-final, the artificial turf at Rizal Memorial made it difficult for most Thai players. Akarapong, Patrik Gustavsson, Supachok Sarachat… all had bad situations. But with Suphanat, this almost never happened. The striker born in 2002 still showed the best in his playing style: speed, technique, agility and excellent tactical vision.

Thailand team really needs Suphanat (10) in the second leg of the semi-final

On the day the Thai strikers were disappointing, Suphanat still left an impression with 4 accurate crosses, achieving a 100% success rate. He also made 4 passes to create finishing opportunities for his teammates, including 2 extremely delicious situations. He was the most decisive factor in the Thai squad. The striker from Buriram United was also unlucky when he had a tricky dribble and a tricky shot that left goalkeeper Kammeraard rooted to the spot, but the ball hit the crossbar.

Coach Masatada Ishii really needed Suphanat in the second leg of the semi-final. Therefore, in the 64th minute, Suphanat was taken off immediately after he showed signs of knee pain due to playing on artificial turf. From that moment on, Thailand almost did not create any more dangerous opportunities. Then at the end of the match, they had to accept a bitter defeat.

Suphanat was not only good in the first leg of the semi-final but also played very impressively since the beginning of the tournament. He is the leading candidate for the title of Best Player of the AFF Cup 2024 with 3 goals, 4 assists, and 16 chances created for teammates. These numbers surpass any player.

The Thai team is at a disadvantage but is still rated higher thanks to playing at home and having a more even and quality squad. They have also repeatedly demonstrated the class of the reigning AFF Cup champions with comebacks against Singapore and Cambodia. However, the Philippines is also showing that they are not "rookies". Coach Albert Capellas' students are playing better with each match. They started the AFF Cup 2024 with two relatively disappointing draws with Myanmar and Laos, but then improved, drawing with the Vietnamese team, and consecutively defeating Indonesia and Thailand.

The Philippines' core has also been completed and has shown stable performance. The back four Kempter, Ugelvik, Linares and Tabinas play solidly. In the midfield, Bailey, Kekkonen and Reyes always compete fiercely, causing many difficulties for the opponent. Meanwhile, the trio of Rublico, Kristensen and Monis always know how to harass the opposing team's defenders. Among these players, Thailand needs to pay special attention to Reyes, the midfielder who scored a great goal against the "War Elephants" and also has the ability to make a difference thanks to his skillful dribbling.

At the AFF Cup 2022, Thailand also lost to Malaysia in the first leg of the semi-final away from home, then won the second leg. Thai football fans hope that coach Ishii and his team can do the same.

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Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lich-thi-dau-ban-ket-hom-nay-thai-lan-philippines-suphanat-co-cuu-duoc-voi-chien-185241229235637096.htm