Thailand 3-2 Singapore: Soonsup-Bell misses penalty in the 90+6th minute.
Coming on in the 64th minute of the friendly match on November 13th, Jude Soonsup-Bell earned and took a penalty in the 90+6th minute, but it was saved by Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud; Thailand won 3-2.
In the sixth minute of added time, Jude Soonsup-Bell had the chance to cap off his debut in the perfect way: he earned a penalty and stepped up to take it. However, the English-born striker's shot towards the center of the goal was saved by goalkeeper Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud with his foot. Thailand still won 3-2 against Singapore in the friendly match on November 13th, but for the player born in 2004, it was a regrettable moment in his first game for the national team.
The 90+6th minute: a golden opportunity slipped away.
Taking advantage of a mistake by the Singapore defense in the 90+6th minute, Soonsup-Bell sprinted to steal the ball and forced a foul inside the penalty area. He confidently took responsibility for the penalty kick, seizing the opportunity to score his first goal on his debut. However, his indecisive shot went straight through the middle and was blocked by Izwan Mahbud's foot. Soonsup-Bell held his head in disappointment and forgot to rush in for the rebound.
From the bench to the center of attention.
After completing the naturalization process, the former Chelsea and Tottenham academy youth player was brought on in the 64th minute by the manager, replacing Kevin Deeromram. In his more than 30 minutes on the pitch, the 21-year-old striker showed great energy: constantly moving without the ball and participating in the "War Elephants'" attacking moves. The highlight was his pressing and ball-winning situation that led to a late penalty.
Expert perspective on penalty kicks
Soonsup-Bell opted for a shot straight down the middle of the goal, a move that usually requires a decisive strike to beat the goalkeeper's reflexes. In this instance, the shot lacked power and its trajectory was obvious, allowing Izwan Mahbud to easily block it with his foot. Just a moment of hesitation from 11 meters was enough to turn a brilliant moment into an incomplete memory on his debut for the national team.
Impact on the game and individual players.
Thailand still secured a 3-2 victory against Singapore. However, for Soonsup-Bell, the missed penalty in the 90+6th minute made his debut a "forgettable" one. Nevertheless, directly winning the penalty showed his ability to create breakthroughs and his courage to take responsibility in a tense moment – positive qualities that will lead him to his next opportunity with the national team.
Quick information about the friendly match.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Thailand vs Singapore (friendly match) |
| Score | 3-2 |
| Time to enter the field | 64th minute (replaced by Kevin Deeromram) |
| Penalty shootout | 90+6 |
| The obstructor | Mohamad Izwan bin Mahbud |
Featured timeline
- 64th minute: Jude Soonsup-Bell comes on.
- 90+6th minute: Soonsup-Bell steals the ball, is fouled in the penalty area, and earns a penalty.
- 90+6th minute: Soonsup-Bell takes a penalty kick towards the center of the goal, but it is saved by Izwan Mahbud.
- Final score: Thailand wins against Singapore 3-2.
A friendly match concluded with a mix of emotions: victory for the team, disappointment for individuals. With his training at Chelsea and Tottenham, and a positive performance in his debut, Soonsup-Bell still has plenty of reasons to aim for his first goal in the Thai national team jersey.
