Thailand coach confidently declares defeat to Uzbekistan

Schedule and results of the 1/8 round of the Asian Cup 2023

6:30 p.m. January 28: Australia 4-0 Indonesia

23:00 January 28: Tajikistan 1-1 (penalty 5-3) UAE

6:30 p.m. January 29: Iraq vs. Jordan

23:00 January 29: Qatar vs Palestine

6:30 p.m. January 30: Uzbekistan vs Thailand

23:00 January 30: Saudi Arabia vs South Korea.

6:30 p.m. January 31: Bahrain vs. Japan

23:00 January 31: Iran vs Syria

"In the group stage, we scored and won the right to continue. That is the team's completed goal. However, the Thai team will have to face the next matches at the 2023 Asian Cup.

We didn't concede a goal in the group stage. I think that's something to be proud of. Although we scored two goals, we also missed quite a few chances.

Coach Masatada Ishii is very confident (Photo: FAT).

This is a lesson that needs to be learned for the knockout round. The whole team is working hard to be able to score in the next match to win," coach Masatada Ishii said before the match against Uzbekistan in the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup.

Evaluating the opponent, the Japanese coach said: "Uzbekistan is a strong opponent, with a very well-organized defense. They also attack the flanks very dangerously. This match is not easy for us."

In the match against Uzbekistan, the Thai team welcomed the return of Theerathon Bunmathan after his suspension. Coach Masatada Ishii commented: "He represents the national team, just reaching the milestone of playing his 100th match for the Thai team.

Theerathon Bunmathan is an experienced player who helps unite the players in the team. He plays a big role in helping the team move in a positive direction."

Thailand team aims to win (FAT photo).

Meanwhile, speaking at a press conference before the match, player Dan Elias Dolor said: "The Thai team has prepared very well in all aspects for the match. We are ready.

In the last match we rotated 11 players. This was a knockout round, every player was determined to win. The team had no injuries.

Uzbekistan are a team with a strong approach to the game. Thailand did not concede a goal in the group stage, but it was important for the team to score against Uzbekistan to win.

The whole team wants to stay in Qatar as long as possible. Before that, the coach said that we still have 4 more matches to play. Although it is difficult, the chance is not 0%. The atmosphere in the team is very good and everyone is confident for tomorrow's match."

Thailand will meet Uzbekistan at 6:30 p.m. on January 30 at Al Janub Stadium (Doha, Qatar).

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/hlv-thai-lan-tu-tin-tuyen-bo-danh-bai-uzbekistan-20240129175605837.htm