Thailand have named a training squad of 33 players which will carry their challenge for the SEA Games 2011 which will be hosted by Indonesia in November.
The team has already started training last week.
The Thais, who were chasing their ninth crown in a row in Laos in 2009, did not even qualify for the semi-finals when they were denied by eventual champions Malaysia.
The FA of Thailand (FAT) have appointed Prapon Pongpanich from Bangkok United as the chief coach while Vithoon Kijmongkolsak will be the assistant.
THAILAND TRAINING SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS: Kawin Thammasatchanan (Muang Thong United), Ukrit Wongmeema (Buriram FC), Sompong Yod-Ard (Police United), Panupong Pichittham (Chainat FC)
DEFENDERS: Chalermsuk Kaewsuktae (Chainat FC), Thanapol Udomlarb (Bangkok FC), Sujarit Jantakul (Sriracha FC), Komkrit Camsokchuerk (Bangkok United), Seeket Madputeh (Pattaya United), Weerawut Kayem (Muang Thong United), Phonlawut Donjui (Bangkok United), Artit Daosawang (Suphanburi FC), Apichit Kamwang (BEC-Tero Sasana), Chalermikat Boonnet (Bangkok FC)
MIDFIELDERS: Natarid Thammarossopon (BEC-Tero Sasana), Surachet Ngamtip (Chainat FC), Chatchai Narkwijit (Chiang Rai United), Naruphol Ar-Romsawa (Muang Thong United), Phuritad Jarikanon (Chonburi FC), Attapong Nooprom (Sriracha FC), Kornprom Jaroonpong (Phuket FC), Anusorn Srichaluang (Army United), Issarapong Lilakorn (PTT Rayong FC), Piyachart Srimaruang (Siam Navy FC), Assaming Mae (Police United), Anuwat Noichernphan (Army United)
STRIKERS: Adisak Kraisorn (Buriram PEA), Chayanan Pombuppha (Police United), Chakrit Rawanprakone (Burriam FC), Ronnachai Rangsyo (BEC-Tero Sasana), Sittiphan Chumchoy (TTM-Phichit), Patchaya Narach (Bangkok United), Kroerkrit Thawikan (Sriracha FC)
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Sunday, 4 September 2011
Saturday, 3 September 2011
Singapore and Thailand go down fighting while Indonesea get hammered
Singapore and Thailand almost delivered upsets in their respective games of the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers but in the end, had to be content with identical 2-1 losses to China and Australia respectively.
In matches that were all played away from home, Singapore fell 2-1 to China; Thailand also faltered 2-1 to Australia while Indonesia slumped to a 3-0 loss to Iran.
Veteran striker Aleksandr Duric gave the Lions the best of start on 33rd minute at the Tuodong Sports Centre in Kunming but the hosts fought back with two goals in the second half for the win.
A penalty in the 69th minute off Zheng Zhi put the Chinese on level terms before Yu Hai ensured the full points for the home team four minutes later.
In the meantime, the Thais also had a fabulous start when they carved out the lead off Teerasil Dangda in the 14th minute for them to be 1-0 in front at the half.
But the Aussies, buoyed by their fans at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, upped the tempo in the second half with a Joshua Kennedy’s goal in the 58th minute.
Alex Brosque then completed the win for the homesters with the winner with four minutes remaining on the clock.
Indonesia on the other hand made up for their failure to score in the first half when they held Iran scoreless until after the restart.
Jevad Nekonam was quick to score the lead in the 53rd minute before doubling the lead for Iran with his second goal of the evening on 74 minutes.
Andranik Timotian Samarani then wrapped things up for Iran with the third goal a minute to the end.
In matches that were all played away from home, Singapore fell 2-1 to China; Thailand also faltered 2-1 to Australia while Indonesia slumped to a 3-0 loss to Iran.
Veteran striker Aleksandr Duric gave the Lions the best of start on 33rd minute at the Tuodong Sports Centre in Kunming but the hosts fought back with two goals in the second half for the win.
A penalty in the 69th minute off Zheng Zhi put the Chinese on level terms before Yu Hai ensured the full points for the home team four minutes later.
In the meantime, the Thais also had a fabulous start when they carved out the lead off Teerasil Dangda in the 14th minute for them to be 1-0 in front at the half.
But the Aussies, buoyed by their fans at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, upped the tempo in the second half with a Joshua Kennedy’s goal in the 58th minute.
Alex Brosque then completed the win for the homesters with the winner with four minutes remaining on the clock.
Indonesia on the other hand made up for their failure to score in the first half when they held Iran scoreless until after the restart.
Jevad Nekonam was quick to score the lead in the 53rd minute before doubling the lead for Iran with his second goal of the evening on 74 minutes.
Andranik Timotian Samarani then wrapped things up for Iran with the third goal a minute to the end.
Friday, 2 September 2011
Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia in confident mood for World Cup qualifiers
The three ASEAN teams – Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia – are in a good frame of mind despite having to open their campaign on the road in the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers tomorrow.
Singapore will take on China; Thailand will play Australia while Indonesia will be tested by Iran in their respective matches of the qualifiers where each ASEAN teams will be looking for at least a draw playing away.
“It is the opening game of the third round (of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers) and of course we would like to get a good result where ultimately it will determine our position in the group,” said Radojko Avramovic, the chief coach of Singapore.
“But for me, I would just like the players to play their best and even if we do not get the result we wanted, I will still be satisfied.”
The Singapore-China game will be held at the Tuodong Sports Centre in Kunming, located some 1,900 metres above sea level.
In the meantime, Thailand chief coach Winfriend Schaefer said that his chargers are in a good condition ahead of their clash against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
“Every player is in perfect condition. They know my tactics. The spirit of the team will help us get a result,” said the German. “At the moment, every player looks confident.”
Indonesian veteran striker Bambang Pamungkas is optimistic that his team can get a ‘good result’ when they open their campaign against Iran.
“Iran are a good team but we are not here to lose. We are here to at least win a point,” added Bambang.
“The best team at the end of the 90 minutes will win. We will work hard for the right result.”
Singapore will take on China; Thailand will play Australia while Indonesia will be tested by Iran in their respective matches of the qualifiers where each ASEAN teams will be looking for at least a draw playing away.
“It is the opening game of the third round (of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers) and of course we would like to get a good result where ultimately it will determine our position in the group,” said Radojko Avramovic, the chief coach of Singapore.
“But for me, I would just like the players to play their best and even if we do not get the result we wanted, I will still be satisfied.”
The Singapore-China game will be held at the Tuodong Sports Centre in Kunming, located some 1,900 metres above sea level.
In the meantime, Thailand chief coach Winfriend Schaefer said that his chargers are in a good condition ahead of their clash against Australia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.
“Every player is in perfect condition. They know my tactics. The spirit of the team will help us get a result,” said the German. “At the moment, every player looks confident.”
Indonesian veteran striker Bambang Pamungkas is optimistic that his team can get a ‘good result’ when they open their campaign against Iran.
“Iran are a good team but we are not here to lose. We are here to at least win a point,” added Bambang.
“The best team at the end of the 90 minutes will win. We will work hard for the right result.”
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
Brunei to play Vietnam in U-19 AFF Cup opening match
Vietnam will clash with Brunei in the opener of the Under-19 ASEAN Football Federtion (AFF) championships in Yangoon, Myanmar on September 8.
An AFF release Tuesday said Vietnam will play hosts Myanmar on the 10th, Indonesia on the 12th and Laos on the 16th of September in Group B in the fight for a semifinal berth.
In Group A, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines will compete for the other two berths semifinal berths.
The semifinals will be played on 19th September and the finals on 21st.
Vietnam aims to advance to the last four at least in the tournament. The team has not done too well in the last two years, finishing third and fourth on 2009 and 2010 respectively.
An AFF release Tuesday said Vietnam will play hosts Myanmar on the 10th, Indonesia on the 12th and Laos on the 16th of September in Group B in the fight for a semifinal berth.
In Group A, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia and the Philippines will compete for the other two berths semifinal berths.
The semifinals will be played on 19th September and the finals on 21st.
Vietnam aims to advance to the last four at least in the tournament. The team has not done too well in the last two years, finishing third and fourth on 2009 and 2010 respectively.
Singapore draws with Thailand in friendly
Singapore and Thailand battled to a scoreless in a friendly that was played at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Both teams were using the game as part of their preparation for the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifying round next month.
“This is not the first time Thailand and Singapore played each other and both countries know each other well. I believe that this game is important for both of us as we prepare for the China game,” said Radojko Avramovic, the chief coach of Singapore.
“It was an exciting and competitive game where both teams had chances. In the first half, we had more opportunities but they had chances in the second-half as well.
“It will be a difficult game against China as they have some quality players but we will go to Kunming and do our best and play our own game.”
Both teams created several chances to score but in the end, had to be content with the end result.
”I wanted to see some new players play. I wanted them to prove if they are good enough for the national team,” said Winfried Schaefer, the Thai coach.
“We had several chances to score but could not come up with goals. This is the main problem for Thailand. We also need to improve out set-piece play. But overall many things improved.”
For the qualifiers, Singapore are in Group A against China, Jordan and Iraq.
Thailand are in Group D against Australia, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Both teams were using the game as part of their preparation for the third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifying round next month.
“This is not the first time Thailand and Singapore played each other and both countries know each other well. I believe that this game is important for both of us as we prepare for the China game,” said Radojko Avramovic, the chief coach of Singapore.
“It was an exciting and competitive game where both teams had chances. In the first half, we had more opportunities but they had chances in the second-half as well.
“It will be a difficult game against China as they have some quality players but we will go to Kunming and do our best and play our own game.”
Both teams created several chances to score but in the end, had to be content with the end result.
”I wanted to see some new players play. I wanted them to prove if they are good enough for the national team,” said Winfried Schaefer, the Thai coach.
“We had several chances to score but could not come up with goals. This is the main problem for Thailand. We also need to improve out set-piece play. But overall many things improved.”
For the qualifiers, Singapore are in Group A against China, Jordan and Iraq.
Thailand are in Group D against Australia, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
Thailand offers big bonus for players against Australia
Thailand will be playing for more than a place in the 2014 Football World Cup when they take on Australia on Friday, with bonuses of more than AU$64,000 on offer for a win.
The Football Association of Thailand offered the bonuses with the squad of 23 players in Brisbane for Friday's game feeling optimistic under new coach, former German player Winfried Schafer, despite their underdog status.
Thai Football Association president Worawi Makudi said despite the challenges of having a physically and technically inferior side to the Australians, he remained upbeat.
"We are optimistic but I mean we are a little bit behind the Australian standard," Worawi told AAP before the team's departure. "Of course we are the underdogs as we are. But we will try our best to provide a good fight in this match with Australia."
The FA has offered bonuses of two million baht ($A64,500) for a win over the Socceroos and one million baht ($A32,000) for a draw.
Worawi said preparations for the game had been positive under new coach Schafer, who has signed a three-year contract to oversee the Thai national team.
"I think I'm optimistic for his performance and I do trust him to do something for our team," he said of the new coach.
In the team's first games under Schafer, Thailand defeated Palestine 3-2 on aggregate in July to move to the third round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Before heading to Thailand, Schafer's recent coaching successes included Cameroon's victory in the African Nations Cup in 2002 and a league title for Al-Ahli in the United Arab Emirates.
The Socceroos' return match against Thailand is scheduled for November 15 in Bangkok. Australia are also due to play Saudi Arabia on September 6 at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam.
Thai Football Association president Worawi Makudi said despite the challenges of having a physically and technically inferior side to the Australians, he remained upbeat.
"We are optimistic but I mean we are a little bit behind the Australian standard," Worawi told AAP before the team's departure. "Of course we are the underdogs as we are. But we will try our best to provide a good fight in this match with Australia."
The FA has offered bonuses of two million baht ($A64,500) for a win over the Socceroos and one million baht ($A32,000) for a draw.
Worawi said preparations for the game had been positive under new coach Schafer, who has signed a three-year contract to oversee the Thai national team.
"I think I'm optimistic for his performance and I do trust him to do something for our team," he said of the new coach.
In the team's first games under Schafer, Thailand defeated Palestine 3-2 on aggregate in July to move to the third round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Before heading to Thailand, Schafer's recent coaching successes included Cameroon's victory in the African Nations Cup in 2002 and a league title for Al-Ahli in the United Arab Emirates.
The Socceroos' return match against Thailand is scheduled for November 15 in Bangkok. Australia are also due to play Saudi Arabia on September 6 at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Thailand coach not worried about World Cup qualifier opponents
Despite being drawn into a tough World Cup qualifying group, Thailand coach Winfried Schaefer is in confident mood saying he is not afraid of any side.
Thailand face Australia, Saudi Arabia and Oman in Group D of Asia's third qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup with the top two teams from each of the five groups advance to the final stage.
Although Schaefer's men could only edge past Palestine 3-2 over two legs in the previous qualifying tie in his first assignment as coach of Thailand, the German said he aimed to get at least a point in every game against Australia, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
"We could not select our opponents and I don't care who we are going to meet," said Schaefer who coached Cameroon at the 2002 World Cup.
"We are not afraid of any team and our players are eager to play against any team. We target a point in every away game and we should win all home games."
Schaefer has worked with several teams in the Middle East and he believes his knowledge of football in the region would be useful.
"I know that players in the Middle East are tall and have good skills. But we prove that we can play against a Middle East side by beating Palestine. I am sure that we can get good results against Saudi Arabia and Oman."
Worawi Makudi, president of the Football Association of Thailand, has called a meeting of the National Team Committee on Thursday to map out plans for the World Cup qualifying.
Worawi has promised to give the national side one million baht for each win.
Following the World Cup draw on Saturday, national team manager Anucha Nakasai said Thailand could upset the Aussies, who finished second at this year's Asian Cup.
"They are admittedly all strong teams but at least we didn't get Japan or South Korea," he said.
"Australia play a high standard of football, but I think we can give them a good game. The Australian players are tall but they are a bit slow. I think we have the speed with our short-passing game to upset them, but of course it will be difficult."
Australia coach Holger Osieck was diplomatic on Sunday saying: "Saudi look pretty strong to me but you never know where you stand with a team like Oman and even Thailand.
"They all have international coaches, Rijkaard at Saudi, Paul Le Guen at Oman and Winfried Schaefer in Thailand, so they will try to introduce their success into their teams."
The Socceroos are favourites to progress from what one Australian newspaper described as the "group of life" .
Thailand face Australia, Saudi Arabia and Oman in Group D of Asia's third qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup with the top two teams from each of the five groups advance to the final stage.
Although Schaefer's men could only edge past Palestine 3-2 over two legs in the previous qualifying tie in his first assignment as coach of Thailand, the German said he aimed to get at least a point in every game against Australia, Saudi Arabia and Oman.
"We could not select our opponents and I don't care who we are going to meet," said Schaefer who coached Cameroon at the 2002 World Cup.
"We are not afraid of any team and our players are eager to play against any team. We target a point in every away game and we should win all home games."
Schaefer has worked with several teams in the Middle East and he believes his knowledge of football in the region would be useful.
"I know that players in the Middle East are tall and have good skills. But we prove that we can play against a Middle East side by beating Palestine. I am sure that we can get good results against Saudi Arabia and Oman."
Worawi Makudi, president of the Football Association of Thailand, has called a meeting of the National Team Committee on Thursday to map out plans for the World Cup qualifying.
Worawi has promised to give the national side one million baht for each win.
Following the World Cup draw on Saturday, national team manager Anucha Nakasai said Thailand could upset the Aussies, who finished second at this year's Asian Cup.
"They are admittedly all strong teams but at least we didn't get Japan or South Korea," he said.
"Australia play a high standard of football, but I think we can give them a good game. The Australian players are tall but they are a bit slow. I think we have the speed with our short-passing game to upset them, but of course it will be difficult."
Australia coach Holger Osieck was diplomatic on Sunday saying: "Saudi look pretty strong to me but you never know where you stand with a team like Oman and even Thailand.
"They all have international coaches, Rijkaard at Saudi, Paul Le Guen at Oman and Winfried Schaefer in Thailand, so they will try to introduce their success into their teams."
The Socceroos are favourites to progress from what one Australian newspaper described as the "group of life" .
Thailand announces squad to play Australia in World Cup qualifier
The FA of Thailand (FAT) have announced the squad which will take on Australia in the opening third round of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
The game will be played at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 2 Sept 2011.
Other than Australia in Group D, the Thais will also be up against Saudi Arabia and Oman.
THAILAND SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS: Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool (Chonburi), Sivaruk Terdsungnern (Buriram PEA) and Chatchai Butprom (Osotspa M-150).
DEFENDERS: Phaitoon Tiebma (Muang Thong), Suttinun Phukhom (Chonburi), Chonlatit Jantakam (Chonburi), Teerathorn Boonmathan (Buriram PEA), Supachai Komsil (Bangkok Glass), Niweat Siriwong (Pattaya) and Prathum Chuthong (Osotspa M-150).
MIDFIELDERS: Jakkraprom Kaewprom (Buriram PEA), Datsakorn Thonglao (Muang Thong), Adul Lasoh (Chonburi), Suchao Nutnum (Buriram PEA), Surat Sukha (Buriram PEA), Pokklao Anan (Insee Police), Arthit Sunthornpit (Chonburi), Piyapol Buntao (Muang Thong) and Rangsan Vivatchaichok (Buriram PEA).
STRIKERS: Teerasil Dangda (Muang Thong), Chatree Chimtalay (Bangkok Glass), Sompong Sorleb (Buriram FC) and Sarayuth Chaikamdee (Bangkok Glass) .
The game will be played at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on 2 Sept 2011.
Other than Australia in Group D, the Thais will also be up against Saudi Arabia and Oman.
THAILAND SQUAD
GOALKEEPERS: Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool (Chonburi), Sivaruk Terdsungnern (Buriram PEA) and Chatchai Butprom (Osotspa M-150).
DEFENDERS: Phaitoon Tiebma (Muang Thong), Suttinun Phukhom (Chonburi), Chonlatit Jantakam (Chonburi), Teerathorn Boonmathan (Buriram PEA), Supachai Komsil (Bangkok Glass), Niweat Siriwong (Pattaya) and Prathum Chuthong (Osotspa M-150).
MIDFIELDERS: Jakkraprom Kaewprom (Buriram PEA), Datsakorn Thonglao (Muang Thong), Adul Lasoh (Chonburi), Suchao Nutnum (Buriram PEA), Surat Sukha (Buriram PEA), Pokklao Anan (Insee Police), Arthit Sunthornpit (Chonburi), Piyapol Buntao (Muang Thong) and Rangsan Vivatchaichok (Buriram PEA).
STRIKERS: Teerasil Dangda (Muang Thong), Chatree Chimtalay (Bangkok Glass), Sompong Sorleb (Buriram FC) and Sarayuth Chaikamdee (Bangkok Glass) .
Thailand confident about chances in World Cup qualifiers
Despite having drawn in a difficult group with Australia and Saudi Arabia, Football Association of Thailand President Worawi Makudi remains confident Thailand advance to the next round of the 2014 World Cup qualifier.
Football Association of Thailand President Worawi Makudi made a comment after learning that Thailand has drawn with Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Oman in Group B of the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, saying that despite being placed in a difficult group, Thailand has played close matches against Australia and Saudi Arabia before and has won against Oman in past meetings.
The FAT president pointed out that with proper preparation, Thailand could make it to the last ten of the World Cup qualifier.
He expects the national squad will be recalled on August 25 and will play a friendly fixture before taking part in the qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Holger Osieck, who has taken rein of Australia since last August, has said there is no longer such thing as a weak Asian team.
Osieck commented that while Saudi Arabia is a strong team, Thailand and Oman are now being guided by experienced foreign managers.
In any case, the coach said his team will not underestimate its opponents.
Thailand will visit Australia on September 2 before hosting Oman on September 6 and Saudi Arabia on October 11.
The War Elephants will play the away leg against Saudi Arabia on November 11 and the home leg against Australia on November 15, with the last fixture of the round in Oman on February 29 of next year.
Football Association of Thailand President Worawi Makudi made a comment after learning that Thailand has drawn with Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Oman in Group B of the third round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup, saying that despite being placed in a difficult group, Thailand has played close matches against Australia and Saudi Arabia before and has won against Oman in past meetings.
The FAT president pointed out that with proper preparation, Thailand could make it to the last ten of the World Cup qualifier.
He expects the national squad will be recalled on August 25 and will play a friendly fixture before taking part in the qualifiers.
Meanwhile, Holger Osieck, who has taken rein of Australia since last August, has said there is no longer such thing as a weak Asian team.
Osieck commented that while Saudi Arabia is a strong team, Thailand and Oman are now being guided by experienced foreign managers.
In any case, the coach said his team will not underestimate its opponents.
Thailand will visit Australia on September 2 before hosting Oman on September 6 and Saudi Arabia on October 11.
The War Elephants will play the away leg against Saudi Arabia on November 11 and the home leg against Australia on November 15, with the last fixture of the round in Oman on February 29 of next year.
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