Thailand U17 and Yemen U17 are rated higher than the two opponents in the group, Malaysia U17 and Laos U17. In fact, both won their first two matches and quickly qualified for the quarter-finals of this year's AFC U17 Championship.
Therefore, the direct confrontation between Thailand and Yemen in the final round will have a decisive meaning for the top position. As soon as the referee's starting whistle sounded, the two teams continuously launched attacks towards the opponent's goal.
Tanakrit scored to help Thailand U17 defeat Yemen U17. Photo: AFC.
Before the end of the first half, Radman put the ball into the net of Thailand U17 from a pass from midfielder Mohammed Fadhel. However, the referee raised the flag for offside and did not recognize the goal for the representative from West Asia.
After the break, Thailand and Yemen continued to create an attractive attacking game. Yemen even had at least two dangerous situations that could have resulted in goals. However, luck did not smile on Yemen.
In the final minutes, the home team pressed the field strongly. Their efforts were rewarded in the 90+5 minute. Chanasorn Choklap made a dangerous pass from a free kick situation for two teammates to head the ball. Tanakrit was the last to touch the ball, sending it into the net, leaving the Yemeni goalkeeper stunned.
There was too little time left for U17 Yemen to find an equalizer. In the end, U17 Thailand won 1-0 to take first place in Group A, while Yemen was temporarily satisfied with second place. The "Little War Elephants" opponent in the quarterfinals will be the second place team in Group B.
(Source: Zing News)
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