U23 Thailand lost again, ranked last in the friendly tournament to prepare for SEA Games 33

In the previous match, U23 Thailand lost to UAE. The opponent was stronger so it was not surprising that U23 Thailand lost. However, there was a bit of regret for U23 Thailand when they held out until the 79th minute before conceding an undeserved penalty.

This time against host Qatar, U23 Thailand did better. In the 8th minute, in a sharp attack, Pantit Prapan unleashed a tricky shot to help the Thai team lead 1-0.

The opening goal helped U23 Thailand confidently deploy a solid game plan, limiting the opponent's attacks. They temporarily ended the first half with a score of 1-0.

In the second half, when the game was looking promising, U23 Thailand made things difficult for themselves with an own goal by Nattawut Wongsawang in the 54th minute. Just 2 minutes later, Qatar took the lead 2-1 thanks to a very dangerous header, sending the ball beyond the reach of goalkeeper Rashid Abdulla.

Thailand lost within 2 minutes

The home advantage helped Qatar take control of the game. They controlled the ball thoroughly, forcing U23 Thailand into a stalemate. The Southeast Asian representative had difficulty entering the opponent's penalty area.

For a team like Thailand U23 that has lost all 3 recent matches and failed to score a goal, scoring in a match like this is an impossible task. Therefore, they accepted to leave the field with a 1-2 loss, standing at the bottom of the table and being the only team that has not won any points.

In the next match, Thailand will meet Croatia on the night of March 25. Perhaps, U23 Thailand will be empty-handed again when Croatia is showing impressive strength in the tournament, most recently with a victory over Egypt.

Dang Lai