Welcome to the match between Japan and Thailand

1'

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong played a pinpoint pass to Ubol Jutirattapornchai, Ubol Jutirattapornchai took possession of the ball before Akio Ueda could cut it out.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai delivered the ball to Nawapol Sathirathai, Nawapol Sathirathai latched onto the ball before Ryoichi Ito could reach it.

Nawapol Sathirathai stepped away from Arata Maki and shot on the ball.

Nawapol Sathirathai put it clean over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

2'

Ryoichi Ito dribbled past Charnchai Wongkrajang.

Ryoichi Ito stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Issarapong Klunmalee closed in and intercepted the ball.

3'

Narit Sae-Orm delivered the ball to Apiched Tikumpornteerawong, the ball was picked up by Apiched Tikumpornteerawong before Susumu Matsushita could reach it.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong fed the ball forward to Kissada Thamrong, Minoru Hamasaki failed to intercept the pass.

Kissada Thamrong blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Susumu Matsushita charged down the shot.

4'

Kissada Thamrong turned with the ball past Minoru Hamasaki .

Narit Sae-Orm received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Kissada Thamrong, the ball was picked up by Narit Sae-Orm before Susumu Matsushita could cut it out.

Narit Sae-Orm tried to deliver a low cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Minoru Hamasaki .

6'

Souta Mori blocked Apiched Tikumpornteerawong in a good, clean tackle before Apiched Tikumpornteerawong attempted to pass the ball.

9'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai took the ball past Ryoichi Ito .

Ubol Jutirattapornchai got past Akio Ueda with ease.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried an optimistic effort at goal but Arata Maki cleared the ball.

10'

Narit Sae-Orm picked up Kissada Thamrong's superb pass, Minoru Hamasaki couldn't cut it.

Narit Sae-Orm tried to put a low cross but The ball ricocheted off Susumu Matsushita .

11'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried to skip past Akio Ueda but Akio Ueda took the ball away from Ubol Jutirattapornchai.

12'

Akio Ueda could not stop Ubol Jutirattapornchai going past him.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai hit the ball forward to Narit Sae-Orm, Narit Sae-Orm latched onto the ball before Ryoichi Ito could reach it.

Narit Sae-Orm was able to make space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Hiroto Himura couldn't reach it.

Riku Watanabe made a stunning save !.

13'

Charnchai Wongkrajang played it confidently past Susumu Matsushita .

Whilst still some way from goal, Charnchai Wongkrajang tried to lob the keeper but Minoru Hamasaki removed the danger.

15'

Narit Sae-Orm lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

16'

Issarapong Klunmalee faked a pass then cut Minoru Hamasaki in a different direction.

From medium range, Issarapong Klunmalee bent the ball towards goal. Akio Ueda failed to charge down the shot.

Issarapong Klunmalee left Riku Watanabe with a simple save.

18'

Kissada Thamrong played a great ball for Narit Sae-Orm, Narit Sae-Orm took it in his stride before Minoru Hamasaki could intercept.

Narit Sae-Orm tried to curl one in from medium range. Susumu Matsushita couldn't reach it.

Riku Watanabe made an acrobatic save.

20'

Katsuro Suzuki tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Chuwit Boonsukko .

21'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Akio Ueda .

22'

Kissada Thamrong played a pinpoint pass to Narit Sae-Orm, Arata Maki stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Narit Sae-Orm tried to cross the ball low but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Minoru Hamasaki .

25'

Kissada Thamrong made a pass to Narit Sae-Orm, Narit Sae-Orm took it in his stride before Minoru Hamasaki could cut it out.

Susumu Matsushita went in with a successful block tackle on Narit Sae-Orm before Narit Sae-Orm tried to pass the ball.

27'

Kissada Thamrong tried to use his skill to go past Minoru Hamasaki but Minoru Hamasaki block tackled Kissada Thamrong.

29'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai twisted past Akio Ueda .

Ubol Jutirattapornchai was pressed by Ryoichi Ito but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai put it horribly wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

30'

Wanpol Vangjan received some final instructions and came on for Parawat Dajchanee.

changed their tactics.

Poor corner kick by Narit Sae-Orm. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

31'

Corner taken by Narit Sae-Orm.

Chuwit Boonsukko rose bravely above Hiroto Himura to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Riku Watanabe saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

32'

Narit Sae-Orm tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

33'

Kissada Thamrong tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Minoru Hamasaki .

34'

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong tried to skip past the challenge of Souta Mori but Souta Mori robbed Apiched Tikumpornteerawong.

35'

Wanmai Apaiwong hit the ball forward to Apiched Tikumpornteerawong, Souta Mori failed to intercept the pass.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong tried to skip past Katsuro Suzuki but Katsuro Suzuki robbed Apiched Tikumpornteerawong.

36'

Pass by Chuwit Boonsukko to Apiched Tikumpornteerawong, Apiched Tikumpornteerawong latched onto the ball before Souta Mori could reach it.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong centred the ball, Katsuro Suzuki failed to reach the ball.

Nawapol Sathirathai had reached the ball before Arata Maki and quickly smashed the ball towards the top corner.

Nawapol Sathirathai left Riku Watanabe with an easy save.

37'

Issarapong Klunmalee directed the ball to Charnchai Wongkrajang, Charnchai Wongkrajang trapped the ball nicely before Akio Ueda could intercept.

Charnchai Wongkrajang attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Ryoichi Ito approached too late to tackle him.

Saved by Riku Watanabe .

38'

Narit Sae-Orm went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

39'

Corner taken by Narit Sae-Orm and cut out by the opposition.

41'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Katsuro Suzuki .

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong hit the ball forward to Chuwit Boonsukko , Souta Mori missed his interception.

The float cross came in from Chuwit Boonsukko on the wing, Katsuro Suzuki tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ittipong Sattabut got above Arata Maki to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Ittipong Sattabut put it high and wide ... It was a terrible miss.

42'

Susumu Matsushita tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Narit Sae-Orm intercepted but couldn't control.

43'

Narit Sae-Orm went across and took the corner.

Ittipong Sattabut got well above Hiroto Himura to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Riku Watanabe did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Ittipong Sattabut scored !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Japan 0 - 1 Thailand

44'

Kissada Thamrong tried to jink past Minoru Hamasaki but Minoru Hamasaki dispossessed Kissada Thamrong.

45'

Kissada Thamrong headed off the pitch to be replaced by Narong Wattana.

Ryoichi Ito curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was blocked by Charnchai Wongkrajang.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Japan were unfortunate to go in behind.Japan had 30% possession in the match, while Thailand had 70%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Narong Wattana played a lovely ball for Apiched Tikumpornteerawong, Apiched Tikumpornteerawong took possession of the ball before Souta Mori could reach it.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong tried to skip past Katsuro Suzuki but Apiched Tikumpornteerawong lost the ball to Katsuro Suzuki .

47'

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Souta Mori didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

51'

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong knocked a lovely ball for Chuwit Boonsukko , Katsuro Suzuki missed his interception.

Chuwit Boonsukko delivered the ball in from wide, Souta Mori couldn't reach it.

Hiroto Himura won the aerial challenge against Narit Sae-Orm, then headed the ball clear.

53'

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong hit the ball forward to Chuwit Boonsukko , Chuwit Boonsukko trapped the ball nicely before Souta Mori could reach it.

Chuwit Boonsukko made a pass to Apiched Tikumpornteerawong, Apiched Tikumpornteerawong picked up on the ball before Katsuro Suzuki could intercept.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong took the ball past Souta Mori .

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong was clean through behind the defence.

Apiched Tikumpornteerawong had only Riku Watanabe to beat and struck it low but his effort was way off target.

54'

Narong Wattana played the ball into the area,Minoru Hamasaki missed his interception.

Wanmai Apaiwong got ahead of Hiroto Himura to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Riku Watanabe failed to save ... A great goal from a fine move by Wanmai Apaiwong !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Japan 0 - 2 Thailand

55'

Ryoichi Ito attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Issarapong Klunmalee.

56'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Nawapol Sathirathai.

Susumu Matsushita knocked a lovely ball for Minoru Hamasaki , Narit Sae-Orm failed to intercept the pass.

Minoru Hamasaki attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Narong Wattana made a great interception.

57'

Narit Sae-Orm lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

58'

Issarapong Klunmalee directed the ball nicely to Narong Wattana, Narong Wattana picked up on the ball before Minoru Hamasaki could intercept.

Narong Wattana tried to skip past Susumu Matsushita but Susumu Matsushita blocked Narong Wattana in a good, clean tackle.

60'

Nawapol Sathirathai came off for Rangsan Yubamrung.

changed their tactics.

61'

Issarapong Klunmalee tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Akio Ueda coolly intercepted the pass.

62'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai played a pinpoint pass to Charnchai Wongkrajang, Sho Koizumi failed to reach the ball.

Charnchai Wongkrajang rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Akio Ueda approached too late to clear the danger.

But Charnchai Wongkrajang put it well wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

64'

Narit Sae-Orm elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Wanmai Apaiwong got well above Arata Maki to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Riku Watanabe tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

65'

Narit Sae-Orm went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

66'

Narit Sae-Orm tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

67'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai played a great ball for Charnchai Wongkrajang, Charnchai Wongkrajang picked up on the ball before Akio Ueda could intercept.

Charnchai Wongkrajang made a good pass to Rangsan Yubamrung, Rangsan Yubamrung took possession of the ball before Ryoichi Ito could intercept.

Rangsan Yubamrung blasted the ball towards the top corner but the shot clattered off Arata Maki .

68'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried to curl one in from long range. Akio Ueda didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Ubol Jutirattapornchai. He looked like he was short of match practice.

69'

Rangsan Yubamrung played the ball to Ubol Jutirattapornchai's feet, Ubol Jutirattapornchai took possession of the ball before Akio Ueda could cut it out.

Pass by Ubol Jutirattapornchai to Rangsan Yubamrung, Rangsan Yubamrung took it in his stride before Ryoichi Ito could intercept.

Rangsan Yubamrung found a chance to score but he couldn't withstand Hiroto Himura 's pressure.

70'

Ryoichi Ito was outmuscled by Ubol Jutirattapornchai.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai directed the ball to Wanmai Apaiwong, Wanmai Apaiwong trapped the ball nicely before Akio Ueda could intercept.

Good play by Wanmai Apaiwong in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Hiroto Himura didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Riku Watanabe saved and held onto the ball.

73'

Issarapong Klunmalee tried to feed the high ball but The ball struck Akio Ueda .

74'

Susumu Matsushita tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Narit Sae-Orm.

75'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried his luck from 30 yards but Akio Ueda made the clearance.

76'

Charnchai Wongkrajang had shrugged off the challenge of Akio Ueda and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

Charnchai Wongkrajang put it clean over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Charnchai Wongkrajang. He looked like he was short of match practice.

77'

Katsuro Suzuki made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Charnchai Wongkrajang came close and blocked it.

78'

Narit Sae-Orm ran up to take the corner.

Wanmai Apaiwong tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Hiroto Himura managed to block the header.

80'

changed their tactics.

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried to get past Akio Ueda but Akio Ueda robbed Ubol Jutirattapornchai.

83'

Narit Sae-Orm took the corner to the edge of the area.

Hiroto Himura challenged Apiched Tikumpornteerawong for a heading and headed the ball clear.

84'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Akio Ueda approached too late to clear the danger.

But Ubol Jutirattapornchai put it just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

90'

Ryoichi Ito tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Issarapong Klunmalee.

91'

Ubol Jutirattapornchai passed along the floor for Charnchai Wongkrajang to pick it up, Charnchai Wongkrajang trapped the ball nicely before Akio Ueda could reach it.

Charnchai Wongkrajang dribbled past Ryoichi Ito .

Charnchai Wongkrajang blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Akio Ueda approached too late to tackle him.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

92'

Narong Wattana took the ball past Minoru Hamasaki .

Susumu Matsushita executed a block tackle on Narong Wattana before Narong Wattana attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

End Match Japan 0 - 2 Thailand