Programme: Football Asian Cup 2023 Round of 16
Competition day: Tuesday 30 January 2024
Stadium: Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah, Qatar.
Match result: Uzbekistan 2-1 Thailand
Created a lot of buzz with the surprise line-up of Masatada Ishii who did something “unexpected” again when entering the field of the Round of 16 in the Asian Cup.
Almost every media outlet expects Ishii to return to the first 11 as in the first 2 games, the win against Kyrgyzstan and the draw with Oman. “Change the whole outfit” From the closing match, the group that carried 11 substitutes played to a draw with Saudi Arabia 0-0.
But what Ishii did was more complicated and unexpected than that by organizing the first 11 people as a surprise: Pattawat Khammai – Teerathon Bunmathan, Elias Doloh, Pansa Hemwiboon, Nicholas. Mickelson – Sarach Yooyen, Weerathep Pomphan – Pathompon Charoenrattanapirom, Worachit Kanitsribamphen, Rungrat Phumchantuk – Supachai Jaided
What came out as expected was only a defensive game. Which goes back to using the set that went on the field in the first 2 games, but from the middle up. It was considered more than expected with the sending of Sarach Yooyen to pair with Veerathep Pomphan and the attacking game to be Pathompon Charoenrattanapirom, Worachit Kanitsribamphen and Rungrat Phumjantuk who coordinated together behind the striker Pao Supachai. resolute
Rungrat Phumchantuek : Making his debut in the Asian Cup tournament, this is the 7th game of national service for the 32-year-old wide receiver from True Bangkok United.
It has been widely analyzed that Ishii’s game reflects his confidence in his players and their utmost “team play”.
When using the fresh ones like Pathompon – Worachit – Rungrat posted in the first place, in addition to being wrong from competitors’ expectations (Until they have the right to take the wrong way) and it is still Ishii’s wish for all 3 to use their power to agitate the defense. Uzbekistan uses pressing force to chase and cut the ball up top first.
Then, when the time is right, big players like Supachok Sarachat, Suphanat Mueanta or Bodin Phala will parade onto the field with 100% physical condition to attack the Uzbekistan backline, which is starting to show signs of fatigue during the game.
This is a great tactical idea provided by Masatada Ishii.
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One is Thailand, who recently came out on top in this program. After Salavan became shorter and shorter in the era Mano Polking
Second, the world rankings are very different – Uzbekistan 68 Thailand 113
Third is Uzbekistan, who have been doing well recently, unbeaten in 10 games in a row since losing to the United States 0-3 in September 2023.
And fourth is Uzbekistan, head-to-head, the latter are better than Thailand and just won (2-0) in the Asian Cup qualifying round this time.
All four of them make Uzbekistan somewhat “superior” to Thailand.
Even Opta has analyzed Thailand’s chance of advancing to the round of 8 as only 36.3%, lower than Uzbekistan’s chance of 63.8%.
Probably only Thai people and Thai football fans are confident that Thailand will not be inferior — if they play like they have done in the first 3 games.
Importantly, Uzbekistan still doesn’t have 2 outstanding players today. Eldor ShomurodovThe striker that Cagliari borrowed from Roma, who was not in the team initially due to injury, is still missing. Igor Sergeyev The 30-year-old striker from BG Pathum is also seriously injured and will be sidelined for a long time.
Target spear becomes a need to push number 10 Zaloliddin Masharipov The midfielder, who has a record of scoring 11 goals in 58 international games, went up to play instead.
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The first half was not as bad as expected… Uzbekistan clearly did better.
The first 5 minutes, even though there was still no chance to finish, Uzbekistan were thrilled with the timing. “Almost fell alone” of Abbosbek Faisullayev 20-year-old winger from CSKA Moscow
Skipping to the 18th minute, it was the first close chance to finish. The rhythm of playing Oston Urunov with Masharipov until he was released from dangerous distance, but Urunov charged in and fired himself until the ball came off the post.
21 minutes from the loss of the ball by Pathompon Charoenrattanapirom, ending at Masharipov Thumping outside the box and sending the ball towards the post, Watthiwat Khammai had to leave his body to flick it out from behind.
From the corner kick, Uzbekistan continued to attack, the ball reached Odyllon Hamrobekov He flicked the shot with his left in the penalty area. The ball flew into the side of the net.
25 minutes Urunov The lock escapes Theerathon Bunmathan along with Weerathep Pomphan and then shoots a shot into the right ankle, right at Wathiwat Khammai.
In the 37th minute, Dior Kolmatov splashed in front of Theerathon Bunmathan, unable to follow down and close the area in time. Azizbek Turkunboyev took a break and then pressed for an interest in Wathiwat Khammai, unable to enter. left It was the first goal Thailand conceded in the 2023 Asian Cup.
There were also 2-3 other times where Uzbekij chose to shoot from long distance which was not on target.
In conclusion, in the first half, Uzbekistan completely controlled the game. Had 10 chances to finish the score, 4 of them were on target and got the lead goal as desired.
Therefore, it is a serious challenge for Thailand to return to the game in the remaining 45 minutes.
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Of course, it will be a big challenge for Thailand to get back into the game in the second half.
It should be considered that Thailand can do that.
2 Thai reserves Supachok Sarachat with Suphanat Mueantha Going down to help the War Elephants team do better clearly Especially in collecting the ball in the second moment, where Uzbekistan clearly had problems.
Until the 58th minute, the long-awaited 1-1 score arrived. The rhythm of the game was penetrated in the middle by Supachok Sarachat Go and do it with Supachai Jaided Before the attack from Consadole Sapporo – oh – Consadole Sapporo spun in a curve with the right side, causing the ball to bounce off the ground and hit the second post just enough.
However, Thailand lost 1-2 a little too quickly 7 minutes later. Abbosbek Faisullayev He found the channel and flicked a shot in front of the penalty area. He sent the ball into the post and Revolution failed to follow.
It should be considered that Thailand did well again for the remainder of the game. By moving forward and attacking with full force, Uzbekistan had to retreat to the ground and defend with all their might and almost got 2-2 with their dangerous long-range header. Elias Dolo that crosses the beam
Therefore, Thailand’s biggest mistake lies in conceding the second goal “too early” when, in fact, the shape of the game, the fight, the plan, we considered that we had done well.
The reason they lost was because Uzbekistan’s offensive game today was completely locked in.
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But how? This victory for Uzbekistan will not give them a little credit, probably not.
At least Uzbekistan is in the hands of Zrezko Katanek The former Slovenian national team coach (Euro 2000, World Cup 2002) also continued his unbeaten streak of 11 games in a row.
For the final 8 teams, Uzbekistan will meet with the host. Qatar
It’s interesting as well. The head-to-head statistics that have been recorded show that Uzbekistan “dominated”, winning 9 times, drawing 2, while Qatar won only 3 times.
A.. Or will Uzbekistan have the courage to reach the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Cup?!?
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As for Thailand, even though the path to the 2023 Asian Cup has been stopped, this is all. But of course there are many positives to take away. And it’s clear that we It has “come further than expected”
This defeat…
1) Reflect the truth that Masatada Ishii There is still a lot of homework to do. Our standards in Thailand are not high enough to expect to win all the games against the top 10 teams in the continent. Games against number 10 teams. Oman It may have ended 0-0, but it was a game. Revolution Khammai You have to exert a lot of strength.
2) But even if you lose, you won’t lose. There is a chance to fight with every team. Because Ishii raised the level of Thailand very clearly from the previous era. Especially the matter of understanding the game. and reducing the number of errors. human error Distracted to the point of collapse That has almost been the identity of the War Elephant Army for many decades.
3) Faith restored again. The most important thing is this, that Ishii has come to make Thailand fun to watch, worth cheering for, worth supporting, and worth applauding for, a world-wide difference from the previous team that many fans turned their backs on.
Next, after a month and a half gap, Thailand will come back together to play again in the qualifying game for the 2026 World Cup, Asia Zone, Round 2, Match 3, after starting off with 1 win and 1 loss, which means they still have full hope of going to the next round. 3
This March, the home and away queue for South Korea will be fun and interesting to watch. Let’s continue to cheer!
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2024-01-30 17:40:31
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