AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup
Down 2-0 despite a dominant performance, the hosts came out after the break with all guns firing, scoring their goals in a 10-minute blitz from the 69th minute onwards.
#U20WAC | Group A: Thailand 3-2 Bangladesh
“Our players performed the way they did in the first half because they were both nervous and excited,” said Nuengrutai. “I pointed out their weaknesses during the break, and what they could do to improve.
“I also told them to be more confident and play the best that they could, and they came out and did exactly that.”
Kurisara Limpawanich and captain Rinyaphat Moondong converted penalties within minutes of each other before Pichayatida Manowang finished off the game with a well-taken shot from inside the area.
“The team didn't play the first half according to plan but were more confident in the second, and did what we discussed during our training sessions,” said Nuengrutai.
“We have three points and I'm happy, but we have more to do and need to stick to our game plan to perform better in our next match.”
Bangladesh’s Mosamamt Sagorika stunned the home side when she struck in the 36th and 50th minutes, but the tournament debutants were soon overwhelmed by their opponents, letting their guard down to enable Thailand’s fightback.
Aside from the forward’s brace, Peter Butler’s side’s spirited performance was largely due to Mile Akter, whose brave display between the posts prevented Thailand from finding the back of the net at least three times going into the break.
