AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
The Southeast Asians, semi-finalists in 2004, are making their eight Finals showing and their first since playing host for the first time in 2019, where they lost all three of their group stage fixtures.
“We have trained and prepared well at the venues for this tournament and are at our best,” said head coach Nuengrutai Srathongvian, who has been at the helm for eight years.
“We have had a lot of training camps, have home ground advantage, have selected only the best players and are ready for the competition.”
“We have had a lot of training camps, have home ground advantage, have selected only the best players and are ready for the competition.”
Thailand can expect no favours from Bangladesh, however, who are the only team making their debut in the tournament. The South Asian side advanced as one of the three best second-placed sides.
Head coach Peter Butler said the continental showpiece would be a wonderful learning experience for his team, who prepared via a two-week training camp.
Head coach Peter Butler said the continental showpiece would be a wonderful learning experience for his team, who prepared via a two-week training camp.
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“Our team here is a combination of the seniors that competed at the recent AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ and new players, and our experience in Australia will stand us in good stead,” he said.
“I have always emphasised that the players be the best version of themselves and be authentic because AFC tournaments are always played at a whole new level compared to the rest."
“We hope to give a good account here, be competitive and take something back from this prestigious tournament.”
Thailand v Bangkok
Venue: Thammasat Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+7)
Venue: Thammasat Stadium (Pathum Thani)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 20:00 (UTC+7)
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