Defeating Malaysia, Thailand won 3rd place overall

On the afternoon of August 26, the third-place match of the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament between U23 Thailand and U23 Malaysia took place.

U23 Southeast Asia 2023: defeating Malaysia, Thailand won 3rd place overall

Thailand U23 won third place overall at the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament.

After the opening whistle, the two teams rushed forward to play offensively with tit-for-tat situations.

In the 4th minute, Varintorn dribbled from the left wing to the center and then shot straight at the position of the Thai U23 goalkeeper.

After a period of playing at a disadvantage compared to the opponent, U23 Thailand began to raise their formation to attack and push back the pressure towards the opponent's goal.

In the 32nd minute, Praphanth got down to receive a pass from his teammate, pressed the ball one more time and then immediately shot but could not beat goalkeeper Al-Amin.

During the remainder of the first half, the two teams continued to play offensively but neither side scored a goal.

After the break, the game was still very open with exciting attacks.

In the 54th minute, Watcharapringam handled the ball skillfully and then kicked with his left foot from a narrow angle, but the U23 Malaysia goalkeeper was able to dive to save the goal.

A few minutes later, the home team had another great opportunity but Chukid Wanpraphao's close-range shot still could not beat goalkeeper Al-Amin.

On the other hand, despite facing many difficulties against Thailand U23's pressing style of play, Malaysia U23 also had a few impressive attacks.

In the 62nd minute, in a quick attack, Alif Ikmalrizal sped into the Thai U23 penalty area and then shot decisively with one touch, but goalkeeper Thirawut was able to react in time.

After 90 minutes of official play, the two teams had to go into a penalty shootout to determine the winner.

On the 11m mark, U23 Thailand won 4-3, thereby winning third place overall at the 2023 Southeast Asian U23 tournament.

Result U23 Malaysia vs U23 Thailand: 0-0 (3-4)

Starting lineup

Malaysia U23: Bin Rahalim, Shamsul Fazili, Rakesh Munusamy, Umar Nik Aziz, Haziq Kutty Abba, Kamal Akmal, Ikmalrizal Anuar, Aliff Izwan Yuslan, Sahar Rezwan, Syahir Bashah, Mohs Shahar.

U23 Thailand: Siriwat, Thanison, Songchai, Kitichai, Phantharnit, Nethitthorn, Warinthon, Kritsada, Chukid, Natcha, Kasidit.

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