King's Cup: India 1-0 Thailand - 5 Talking Points as Blue Tigers finish third

Thapa celebrates the goal with Balwant Singh
Thapa celebrates the goal with Balwant Singh

#2 Thailand dominated the game but missed too many chances

Despite considerable home support, Thailand failed to make it count
Despite considerable home support, Thailand failed to make it count

Taking the field amid raucous support, Thailand always had an upper hand coming into this match. They also had revenge on their mind after getting thrashed by India at the Asian Cup.

There is no doubt that the Thais dominated the match, played some superb passes, created chances and forced India to commit mistakes. But they failed to make it count thanks to some basic mistakes by the home players.

Supachai Chaided was expected to take goal scoring responsibility but the youngster failed to make his presence count. Throughout the match, he was kept in check by Sandesh Jhingan.

The best Thai player on the field was definitely Supachok Sarachat. Coming in as a substitute midway in the first half, Supachok took all the pressure on himself. He made the runs, put those darting crosses and occasionally took the shot. But nothing could beat the Indian defence.

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