webfact Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Miracles can happen, insists Kanjana By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam The Nation Thailand captain Kanjana Sung-ngoen Thailand captain Kanjana Sung-ngoen says hope is not lost for Thailand at the World Cup in France, despite heavy defeats in both their games so far. Thailand were demolished 13-0 by world No 1 and defending champions USA last week, the biggest winning margin in Cup history, before regaining some pride in losing 5-1 to Sweden, world-ranked 9 and 2016 Olympic silver medallists, on Sunday. An 18-goal deficit heading into the group-stage finale against Chile on Thursday night makes Thailand’s qualification for the last-16 as one of the four best third-placed teams a near-impossible scenario but Kanjana, who lifted team spirits with her late goal against Sweden, thinks otherwise. “Anything can happen in the world of soccer,” said the 32-year-old striker from Surin province during a break in training at the Stade Municipal Pont Pean in Rennes, the city in northwestern France where Thursday’s game will be played. “ We cannot underestimate any team. Our job is to produce the best results in order to keep our hopes of reaching the last 16 alive.” Apart from beating Chile, two other things must happen for Thailand to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time: Argentina must draw with Scotland in their Group D finale on Wednesday night, while Cameroon and New Zealand, in Group E 24 hours later. “The atmosphere at the team has been so much better since we scored the first goal [against Sweden],” said Kanjana. “Four years ago we were unable to even score against higher-ranked teams, so scoring against world No 9 like Sweden has really boosted us to keep fighting.” Thailand’s thre other World Cup goals came against Ivory Coast in Ottawa four years ago. After recovering from the fiasco of the opening-game hammering by the US to get on the goalsheet against Sweden, the Thai team made headlines around the world. US broadcaster CNN even interviewed team manager Nualphan Lamsam about her commitment to supporting the women’s team, financially and in person. The Thailand-Chile game kicks off at 2am on Friday (Thailand time) and can be seen live on PPTV. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/sports/30371369 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-06-19 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 That game against the USA must have been as funny as hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 They are dreaming, beat Chile, LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 No flags, pictures or Thailand number one for this lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Why is the Lady's World Cup not on Thai TV? Mrs Owl is not as informed about this as she should be. She didn't even know the name of the Thai goal-scorer. Does this 'lack of info' apply to other aspects of life for Thais? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 5 hours ago, owl sees all said: Why is the Lady's World Cup not on Thai TV? Mrs Owl is not as informed about this as she should be. She didn't even know the name of the Thai goal-scorer. Does this 'lack of info' apply to other aspects of life for Thais? Thai games are. Watch PPTV tonight at 2am. If Thailand qualify they could play England in the last 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 6 hours ago, owl sees all said: Why is the Lady's World Cup not on Thai TV? Mrs Owl is not as informed about this as she should be. She didn't even know the name of the Thai goal-scorer. Does this 'lack of info' apply to other aspects of life for Thais? They're on True channel 679. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 Well Argentina came from 3-0 down against the hapless Scots to draw 3-3 after a retaken penalty (Scottish keeper way off her line!). So, as the Thai captain said - anything is possible in Football! Just watched non fancied Dijon who lost last several games without scoring put 6 by St. Etienne to progress in the French cup. Go Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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