China News Service, Beijing, January 17th. Title: Asian Cup: Thailand defeated Kyrgyzstan with two goals and Saudi Arabia defeated Oman 2:1.
On January 17, Beijing time, two games were played in Group F of the Asian Cup in Qatar. The Thai team defeated the Kyrgyzstan team 2:0 with Subachai’s two goals; the Saudi team scored a go-ahead goal in stoppage time and beat the Oman team 2:1, ushering in a difficult victory.
Thailand 2:0 Kyrgyzstan
The Thai team changed its coach on the spot due to poor results in last year’s World Cup preliminaries. Japanese Masatada Ishii, who is familiar with the Thai league, became the head coach. Before the game, the Thai team experienced problems such as players refusing to participate in the Asian Cup with the team and the main players being injured. It can be said that it is in constant trouble. The Kyrgyzstan team is undergoing player replacement, and many veterans with rich competition experience have not participated in this Asian Cup.
Two “problem teams” met, and the Thai team had the last laugh. In the 26th minute of the game, Subachai, a player who plays for the Thai giant Buriram United, scored a supplementary shot in front of the goal. In the 49th minute, Subachai “scored twice” and seized the opportunity in the penalty area to lock the score at 2:0.
In the next game, the Thai team, which has both speed and technology, will challenge the West Asian powerhouse Oman in the same group. The latter has a better ability to seize opportunities and has a more complete lineup. Facing a strong enemy, giving full play to its flexibility and impact advantages to mobilize opponents may be the way for the Thai team to win.
Saudi Arabia 2:1 Oman
At the World Cup in Qatar, the Saudi team defeated Argentina 2:1 in the group stage, causing an upset and the team received more attention. In recent seasons, Saudi Arabia has introduced big-name stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Benzema to the domestic league, which has improved the level of competition in the league. It also invited European Cup-winning coach Mancini to coach the national team. This “Desert Eagle” is aiming to win the Asian Cup.
However, the confident Saudi team almost “overturned” in the first game. In the 14th minute, Omani player Ghassani broke into the Saudi penalty area and was knocked down. Yahya took a penalty kick and the Omani team took a 1:0 lead. The lagging Saudi team went all out to attack. It was not until the 79th minute that Saudi team player Gharib scored with an opportunity created by a personal breakthrough and evened the score.
When the audience thought that the game would end in a draw, the Saudi team completed the victory. In stoppage time of the second half, the Saudi team received a corner kick and Ali Al-Blayhi scored with a header, helping the Saudi team defeat the Oman team 2:1 at the last minute.
At this point, the first round matches of the six Asian Cup groups have ended. On the evening of the 17th, Beijing time, the second round of the group stage will continue. (over)
2024-01-17 02:43:58
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