AFC U17 Asian Cup
Tajikistan will be aiming for another three points when they meet Myanmar on Sunday with Thailand facing hosts Saudi Arabia.
Tajikistan got off to a perfect start, going ahead in the opening minute with Phetcharayut Soboonma turning a Mukhammadzhon Mirakhmadov cross from the left into his own net.
Buoyed by the early incentive, the Central Asian side went in search of more with Azizjon Shodiev missing the target in the 14th minute, while Parviz Sanginov also went close with his effort from inside the area.
Buoyed by the early incentive, the Central Asian side went in search of more with Azizjon Shodiev missing the target in the 14th minute, while Parviz Sanginov also went close with his effort from inside the area.
Thailand stayed compact and tried to respond in the closing stages of the half with Phonphithak Rungrueang setting up Phanuphong Jeyakom but the Buriram United midfielder failed to find the target from distance.
Group A: Tajikistan v Thailand
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Tajikistan continued to threaten in the second half with Parviz Bobonazarov going close from a free-kick in the 56th minute before Parviz Rahimzoda saw another effort go to waste when his powerful shot was blocked by Nattakorn Raksa.
Thailand came close to the equaliser in the 57th minute when Poramet La-Ongdee rose well to head Phonphithak Rungruean’s cross only for his effort to crash against the crossbar.
Thailand came close to the equaliser in the 57th minute when Poramet La-Ongdee rose well to head Phonphithak Rungruean’s cross only for his effort to crash against the crossbar.
The game took a turn just before the hour mark when Soboonma was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, leaving Thailand struggling to contain the Central Asian side’s pressure.
Tajikistan sealed the victory in stoppage time after Munavar Anvarzod played a through ball to Mustafo Hasanbekov, who set-up Parviz Sanginov for a simple finish from close range.
Tajikistan sealed the victory in stoppage time after Munavar Anvarzod played a through ball to Mustafo Hasanbekov, who set-up Parviz Sanginov for a simple finish from close range.
