Defeating Malaysia, Thailand deserves to win the championship trophy
(Baonghean.vn) – Coach Worrawoot Srimaka and his team's opponent is the home team U22 Malaysia, however, their diverse playing style and reasonable tactics helped U22 Thailand have an upper hand in the match.
LINEUP U22 Malaysia: Haziq Bin Nadzli, Thomas Davies, Bin Zainudin, Bin Rasid, Bin Abdulazih, Bin Azlin, Firdaus Chew, Thanabalan, Kutty Abba, Mohd Ishak, Bin Zakaria. U22 Thailand: Nont Muangngam, Sasalak Haiprakhon, Suriya Singmui, Worawut Namvech, Nopphon Phonkam, Chenrop Samphaodi, Phicha Au-tra, Saringkan Peomsupa, Phitiwat, Rattanakorn, Worachit. |
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| The Malaysian goalkeeper's mistake made the final match easier for Thailand - Photo: Internet |
The opening minutes of the 29th SEA Games final between Thailand and Malaysia were as open and exciting as expected. The two teams played an open game and continuously exchanged blows. A typical opportunity was created in the 16th minute. The main striker of U22 Thailand, Samphaodi, received the ball from Worachit, dribbled the ball around the opponent's players, then launched a left-footed shot inside the 16m50 line and the ball went wide of the post.
In the 27th minute, it was Malaysia's turn to answer. From a corner kick, number 13 Au-tra chose the right landing spot, jumped high and headed the ball dangerously, but goalkeeper Nadzli reacted quickly enough to push the ball out.
After a few missed opportunities, Thailand unexpectedly scored the opening goal thanks to a mistake by the Malaysian goalkeeper. In the 39th minute, in a corner kick situation, goalkeeper Nadzli made a serious mistake when punching the ball out of the danger zone. However, this move put the ball neatly in the net. And the first half ended with a score of 1-0 in favor of U22 Thailand.
In the second half, U22 Malaysia increased the tempo of their attacks in search of an equalizer, but U22 Thailand played low and showed great composure, making few defensive mistakes. If they had been luckier, U22 Thailand would have scored another goal in the 53rd minute; from a counterattack, Worawut's final shot was blocked by a U22 Malaysia player right before the goal line.
During the remaining time, Malaysia played with the spirit of having nothing to lose. Terrible pressure was created on the goal of U22 Thailand. However, the home team Malaysia was helpless in finding an equalizer. With a 0-1 loss, Malaysia lost the gold medal in men's football right at home to Thailand. This is the 16th gold medal of Thai football and once again shows that they are the masters of football in Southeast Asia.
Trung Kien
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