Defeated by China, Thailand national team stopped at the round of 16 of Asian Cup 2019

With the motivation from another team from Southeast Asia, Vietnam, who had entered the quarter-finals, Thailand entered the match confidently against a team that was rated higher.

However, China also proved that it was no coincidence that they won a direct ticket to the round of 16. The initial pressure from the opponent could not make the "red army" lose the game. They soon had counterattacks, the match was exciting and attractive in the first half with opportunities created for both teams.

The player is known as the “Thai Messi”. Photo: Fox Sports

In the following minutes, the Chinese team tried their best to attack in search of an equalizer in the first half, but all efforts were unsuccessful.

In the second half, the red team continued to push up their formation to put strong pressure on the Thai goal. In a day full of bad luck, the Chinese attacking players continuously missed a series of good opportunities to equalize the score.

After more than 30 minutes of tense play, Thailand finally got the opening goal. Photo: AFC

Until the 67th minute, Xiao Zhi's header was blocked by Sirawat but the Thai goalkeeper was completely helpless when this player rushed in to equalize 1-1.

Relieved of the psychological burden, the Chinese team leisurely attacked against the poor defense of the blue team. And in a defensive situation, Chalermpong was penalized after a dangerous tackle on Xiao Zhi and on the penalty spot, Gao Lin easily raised the score to 2-1.

In the following minutes, the Chinese team continuously created many opportunities, but the team's strikers regretfully missed them.

China entered the quarter-finals after defeating Thailand. Photo: AFC

Thus, after the round of 16, there will be only one representative of Southeast Asian football, Vietnam, to reach the quarter-finals.