"Thailand fans are very excited, when the home team won a ticket to the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup with the second place in Group F, unbeaten after 3 matches (1 win, 2 draws), keeping a clean sheet in these matches. Thereby, also returning to the number 1 position in Southeast Asia after many years behind the Vietnam team. However, the fact that coach Masatada Ishii's team only scored 2 goals shows that there are still many things to worry about," Thairath newspaper expressed.
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Striker Supachai Chaided (9) has scored 2 goals for the Thai team so far at the 2023 Asian Cup
"The 2 goals scored by the Thai team in the group stage matches of the 2023 Asian Cup, only in the opening match, won the mid-level team Kyrgyzstan with a score of 2-0 and were both scored by striker Supachai Chaided. In the remaining matches, the "War Elephants" drew with Oman and Saudi Arabia, both with a score of 0-0.
This is the lowest number of goals scored among the teams in the round of 16, only equal to Tajikistan (second in Group A with 2 goals) and better than Syria (1 goal, ranked 3rd in Group B). The number of goals scored by the Thai team is lower than the number of goals scored by the Vietnamese team (4 goals scored by 4 different players), or the Indonesian team (3 goals scored by 3 different players)," Thairath newspaper reported.
"The Thai team showed stability in their playing style and solidity in their defense. However, to advance beyond the round of 16, they need to quickly improve their attack. The absence of experienced striker Teerasil Dangda clearly had a certain impact. The Thai team's attack only relies on striker Supachai Chaided, while the remaining two players, Suphanat Mueanta and Teerasak Poeiphimai, still need more sharpness and scoring sensitivity," Thairath newspaper shared.
Coach Masatada Ishii still has a lot of work to do to improve the Thai national team's attack.
"We have realized this. Certainly, the Thai team must quickly overcome the weakness in scoring goals. In fact, our plan at the 2023 Asian Cup is to progress step by step.
The Thai team played solidly in the 3 group stage matches. Depending on the opponent and the nature of the match, we decided on the team's attacking style. In the round of 16, which is a knockout match, we will also carefully consider the attacking factor. This is also based on the assessment of the opponent, and how we will have to play offensively," said coach Masatada Ishii, when answering questions from the Thai press about the home team's attack.
In the round of 16 of the 2023 Asian Cup, the Thai team will face a very strong opponent and championship candidate, the Uzbekistan team, at 6:30 p.m. on January 30. In the last 2 meetings, the Thai team lost to Uzbekistan with a score of 1-4 (friendly in 2021) and 0-2 in the 3rd qualifying round of the 2023 Asian Cup.
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