Matchday two of the IFCPF Asia Oceania Championships was full of goals and excitement.
Read a summary of the results below.
Goalscorers: Malik Naveen (OG 2’), Bannsak Nuepho (6’, 10’) Glaham Nattapong (7’), Phonpipat Nampaksa (14’, 34’, 39’), Paisan Saechao (33’), Nattaphon Boonmeema (51’), Aphiwat Butthaisong (56’).
It was a comprehensive victory for Thailand, who never looked like relinquishing their grip on the game. A hattrick to Phonpipat Nampaksa was the highlight for the team who backed up their draw against Australia with a solid three points here.
For India, it was a learning experience in their first ever international match in CP Football competitions.
Watch a replay of the game here.
Thailand: 1. Aphiwat Saito, 2. Bannasak Nuepho (3. Aphiwat Butthaisong 31’), 5. Attan Tahe (8. Paisan Saechao 31’), 6. Siwadol Katanyutawong (c), 7. Glaharn Nattapong (9. Nattaphon Boonmeema 22’), 10. Sukhitkun Bunsing (13. Nimitr Kaisakaew 50’), 11. Phonpipat Nampaksa
Substitutes not used: 4. Thanachok Sirivat, 12. Chanatip Deeman, 14. Tata Anuchit
India: 3. Mohammed Ajnas (10. Vineesh Madhuppilly Raman 44’), 4. Naveen Malik, 5. Baliyan Nitin (1. Deepak Kumar 58’), 6. Pandiyarajan Govindaraj, 7. Rupinder Singh, 8. Mohan Shyan (11. N Vinay 22’), 9. Sijo George (c)
Substitutes not used: None
Goalscorers: Jeremy Boyce 39'; Shamseddin Shahbazikeivanani 14', Moslem Mehrabian 18', Abbas Torabi 26'
Iran came out of the blocks quickly and looked to overwhelm the CommBank Pararoos in the first half, scoring all of their three goals before the break.
The CommBank Pararoos hit back, a goal to Jeremy Boyce gave the home crowd hope. However, Iran's quality showed, able to defend stoutly and hold off a stern challenge from Australia.
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