After losing 0-8 to Georgia, the Thai team continued to face another European opponent, Estonia. In fact, this is not an opponent that is on par with the representative of Southeast Asia. Estonia is ranked 115th in the FIFA rankings, 3 places below Thailand.
Coach Alexandre Polking continues to give opportunities to young players. Yotsakorn Burapha - 18-year-old striker - plays highest up front. He is supported by more experienced players such as Bordin Phala, Weerathep Pomphan and Channarong Promsrikaew behind. The Thai team entered the match confidently despite playing away.
The Thai team played hard against the European representative.
The Thai team had a dangerous opportunity in the 10th minute. However, Bordin Phala failed to finish. Meanwhile, the Estonian team had two chances to threaten Kampol Pathom-attakul's goal but could not take advantage.
In the second half, both sides continued to attack. In the 71st minute, Martin Vetkal passed the ball to Henri Anier before he finished to open the score. However, the home team's joy did not last long as they conceded a goal. In the 76th minute, Bordin Phala passed the ball to Jakkapan Praisuwan to head the ball home to tie the score.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw. The Thai team ended their tour in Europe with one loss and one draw.
The reigning AFF Cup champions have a new experience with opponents from a completely different football background than the familiar Asian environment. This is also a training session where the Thai team does not have the strongest force. Stars like Chanathip Songkrasin, Theerathon Bunmathan... are not present.
Result: Estonia 1-1 Thailand
Score
Estonia: Henri Anier (71')
Thailand: Jakkapan Praisuwan (76')
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