Form of U23 Thailand vs U23 Myanmar
Before arriving in Indonesia, U23 Thailand had to face many skeptical eyes.
Poor performance in friendly matches since the beginning of the year (losing all 5 matches, including a 2-3 defeat by Hong Kong - China) has become a bit of pressure on the shoulders of Ratree, Yotsakorn, Buaphan...
But in the opening match, U23 Thailand did not let any surprises happen. Despite facing U23 Timor Leste, who were full of spirit thanks to a resilient 4-4 draw with U23 Myanmar, the little War Elephants still knew how to neutralize the situation to gain a resounding 4-0 victory.
Thanks to 3 points and an impressive goal difference, U23 Thailand is almost certain to have a ticket to the semi-finals.
As long as they don't lose in the decisive match against U23 Myanmar, the team under coach Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul will maintain the top spot in Group C and a ticket straight to the round of 4 strongest teams.
At present, U23 Myanmar is no longer a truly formidable opponent for U23 Thailand. In the most recent clash between the U23 teams of the two sides at the U23 AFF Cup 2023, the War Elephants easily defeated their neighboring opponent with a score of 3-0.
Unlike the comfortable situation of U23 Thailand, U23 Myanmar must win to get a ticket to continue.
The team under the direction of coach Hisashi Kurosaki could have really made the final match of Group C in the last match if they had not lost 3 disastrous points against U23 Timor Leste.
Leading by 2 goals continuously, but lack of concentration in sensitive stages caused U23 Myanmar to leave the field with a 4-4 draw. The task of reaching the semi-finals therefore became very thorny for The Chinthe (nickname of U23 Myanmar).
A draw is not enough because in Group A, the second-placed team will have at least 3 points. Therefore, only a victory will help U23 Myanmar advance. The goal is too difficult to achieve in the context that U23 Myanmar is rated lower in every aspect compared to the opponent on the opposite side of the field.
U23 Myanmar is a team that plays with an open attacking style. The opening match partly proved the above statement.
However, the looseness in the back line became a fatal weakness. In addition, the fact that the midfield often lost the ball in the midfield area also contributed to the increased risk of U23 Myanmar conceding goals.
According to statistics, in the match against a weaker opponent like U23 Timor Leste, Oo Min Maw and his teammates lost the ball 20 times. Against an opponent that is very strong in the ability to take advantage of opportunities like U23 Thailand, those mistakes can easily be paid for dearly.
Team information U23 Thailand vs U23 Myanmar
U23 Thailand: Full force.
U23 Myanmar: No notable names are missing.
Expected lineup U23 Thailand vs U23 Myanmar
U23 Thailand: Sorawat; Noiwong, Suksakrit, Buaphan, Jensen; Namphueng, Boonlha; Ratree, Praphanth, Yotsakorn Burapha; Phochai
U23 Myanmar: Soe Hein Htet; Yan Htoo Wai, Hein Khant Zin, Wai Yan Lin Thu, Chaw Sa Khant; Aung Shine Wanna, Phyo Ye Yint, Swe Moe; Oo Min Maw, Thein Zaw Win, Aung Than Toe
Prediction: 3-1
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