Thailand team is in Group A with Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Timor Leste. In the first match at AFF Cup 2024, the Golden Temple team plays away, against Timor Leste at 20 hours (according to Vietnam time). Because Timor Leste does not have a stadium that meets the requirements, Hang Day Stadium should be chosen as the home stadium. Therefore, the “war elephant” had to move to Hanoi to play the opening match at the regional tournament.
In AFF Cup 2024, coach Mastada Ishii decided not to call veteran Thai football players such as Chanathip Songkrasin, Theerathon Bunmathan, Teerasil Dangda… However, the team of the golden pagoda country is still considered strong and superior. outperformed their opponent in the opening match, Timor Leste. The “war elephant” squad still possesses many quality players such as Nicholas Mickelson, Suphanat Mueanta, Supachok or Patrick Gustafson, Teerasak Poeiphimai…
The Thai team will show off its strength in the opening match at Hang Day Stadium
The Thai team is still considered a strong candidate for the top spot in Group A and even the 2024 AFF Cup championship. The opening match will be an opportunity for coach Ishii’s team (the defending champion of the tournament). ) shows your strength, creating a smooth start to the next journey. According to statistics, the Thai team has faced Timor Leste 3 times. The team from the land of the Golden Pagoda has a winning record against its opponents.
The Thai team definitely aims to win 3 points against Timor Leste in the opening match, even a big win to accumulate goal difference. However, many people are questioning whether coach Masatada Ishii “hides his cards” in Vietnam. According to Thai media, Mr. Ishii is very careful to always let his students practice and play friendly matches in private, to keep the team’s tactics confidential.
