Thailand beat Canada 6-3, what did coach Thanathorn say?
After beating Canada 6-3 at the 2025 World Cup, coach Thanathorn was thrilled and spoke about his second-half adjustments: attacking through the center, finishing on target; Thailand's focus on Colombia.
The Thai women's futsal team defeated Canada 6-3 in their second match of the 2025 World Cup, moving up to second place in Group B. After the match, coach Thanathorn described the feeling as "very exciting" and emphasized that tactical adjustments in the second half helped the team regain control of the game and score three more goals to seal a resounding victory.
Mixed emotions, the turning point came in the second half.
Speaking after the match, Coach Thanathorn said: “I’m very excited. When I watched the young players in the first set, I wasn’t that excited. They scored quickly and played more confidently. The problem was when the second set ended, when the ball went off target, I was a little scared.”
From that shaky start, Thailand bounced back strongly after the break. According to the coach, the key was tightening the attacking structure and demanding higher quality shots.
Adjust tactics: attack through the center, aim for accurate shots.
Coach Thanathorn said: “In the second half, I spoke to the players to try to get the ball into the midfield area. I had to tell the players that in the second half, they must always get the ball on target.” Those changes helped Thailand regain the initiative and score three more goals, sealing a 6-3 victory over Canada.
The tactical emphasis was on two main pillars: moving the ball more into the center to create scoring opportunities from good distances, and emphasizing accuracy to convert chances into goals. The results were immediately reflected on the scoreboard.
Thailand's focus on Colombia: the key is concentration.
In the final matchday, Thailand will face Colombia. Given the group standings, a win would give the Southeast Asian representative a strong chance of advancing to the quarterfinals. In the other match, Canada is considered unlikely to spring a surprise against Spain.
Coach Thanathorn emphasized: “If they maintain this form and focus, Thailand is confident of winning against Colombia. The only thing the players need to do is stay focused during the match. They dared to score. They were criticized. Concentration during the match is very important.” He also admitted the team was under pressure after the opening match defeat and wanted the young players to “play with more composure.”
The coach expressed her gratitude to the fans: “Thank you to all the Thai futsal fans. The women's futsal team has cheered for the whole team. We don't underestimate the audience, but this is our first time at a Women's Futsal World Cup. Some people may be worried. But for the next match, we are ready to do our best to reach the quarterfinals.”
Numbers and impact
- Score: Thailand 6-3 Canada.
- They scored three more goals in the second half, according to coach Thanathorn.
- In the second round of group stage matches, Thailand moved up to second place in Group B.
The victory not only relieved the pressure after the opening match but also put Thailand in a position to decide their own fate against Colombia. With a foundation of tactical discipline and a specific demand for quality finishing, the team has a basis to aim for the quarter-finals, provided they maintain the focus as emphasized by the technical area.
