Thailand 2–0 India Player Ratings: Thailand with a Comfortable Win Over India to Keep Their Unbeaten Streak Alive

The 99th placed Thailand Football team face off against the 127th placed Indian Football Team for the International Friendlies ahead of their AFC Asian Qualifiers after almost half a decade.

India initiated the proceedings and Thailand, from the very initial minute started to attack from the wings aggressively which made the Indian National Team struggle. In the 8th minute, Tasa had the ball in the right wing and the Indian players were too much focused on the player that they failed to mark Ben Davis. Tasa who saw this opportunity passed the ball to Ben who inturn took a powerful shot which found the back of the net providing the hosts a lead. The first half continured with both teams attempting to make attacks, but the backline stood like a wall. India got a couple of Chances from the services of Chhetri, Liston and Ashique but all of these attempts were somehow stopped by the keeper.

In the second half it felt like India were a bit better but they kept on losing possession. One such opportunity was capitalised by Arjvirai who won the ball, made a run and took a shot from outside the box to double the delight for the hosts. Later on the game dominated in midfield and both the teams did not create much impact in the attack and at full time the score was 2-0 for Thailand.

Here are the Thailand vs India Player Ratings

Thailand National Football Team Player Ratings vs India

Goalkeeper

Saranon Anuin - 6/10

Made a stunning save off a header from Chhetri which came dipping into the second post. In the very final moments of the first half, he somehow put his body in front of Liston who came marching towards the goal

Defenders

Santipharp Chan-ngom - 6/10

Properly body shielded Liston whenever he tried to make moves from the wings.

Songwut Kraikuran - 6/10

Did not have much of a role in the match as the opponents did not create much pressure upon them. Played decently, had a good passing accuracy, won duels and had some good interceptions. Was subbed off after the first half.

Marco Ballini - 6/10

Was good in the defence. Though he did not have much to do in the defence, he did his best whenever India made attempts. Was subbed off due to an injury

Chanon Tamma - 6/10

Had a great role in keeing Manvir silent throughout the match. Apart from that he did not have a big role to play.

Midfielders

Sukjitthammakul - 6.5/10

The captain had a pivotal role in the midfield. Made some interceptions and tackles. Cleared the ball whenever the opponents tried to enter his half. Blocked multiple attempts made by India. Overall had an all round display of action.

Korawich Tasa - 6.8/10

Initiated some attacks in the early minutes of the match. Provided a good assist to unmarked Ben marking the opener of the match.

Kakana Khamyok - 6/10

Was neither extraordinary, nor terrible. Won some fouls, had a decent passing accuracy and had a decent day in the office.

Promsrikaew - 6.8/10

Kept the pressing high which added pressure upon Vishal Kaith. The player was seen everywhere and made some defensive shifts whenever necessary.

Ben Davis - 7.8/10

Had a good positioning in the match. While the Indian defenders became a bit. Made some elegant runs inside the opponent box like an artist making strokes with his brush. Had a good presnce of mind and wonderfully assisted the ball to Arjvirai to double the lead given by him.

Forwards

Poramet Arjvirai - 7.5/10

Was not active in the first half. In the latter half, the player properly capitalised the possession gifted by India to take a beautiful shot from outside the box to make it two for the hosts. Later on he made some attempts to attack which added up the pressure upon Indian team.

Substitutes

Elias Dolah - 6.5/10

Jaroensak Wonggorn - 6/10

W. Kanitsribumphen - 6/10

A. Doloh - 6/10

Chamratsamee - NA

Manager

Masatada Ishii - 7/10

Had a great match. Properly countered on the opponents weaknesses, made timely substitutions and defended well to gain momentum and add up the confidence for the qualifier match on 10th.

Indian National Football Team Player Ratings vs Thailand

Goalkeeper

Vishal Kaith - 5/10

Did not have much of a role to prevent the first goal. Later on it felt like the player lacked confidence. Was seen fumbling while clearing the balls which could have turned costly. Had a below average passing accuracy and most of the long balls made went to vain. Had a bad positioning for the second goal and could have done better.

Defenders

Ashish Rai - 6/10

Did a good job in winning back possession and cutting the ball multiple times. Was seen struggling in a few instances to properly shadow the opponent winger.

Anwar Ali - 7/10

Made some critical interventions off the attacks made by Thailand in quick successions. Was the last man to defend when the Thai players went past all the men in orange.

Sandesh Jhingan - 6/10

Left some space in the backline and was a bit off-guarded which led to Thailand scoring their first goal. However his rocky presence later on turned out to be pivotal for India.

Abhishek Singh - 6/10

Beautifully recovered the ball when Thailand tried to attack from the wings. Paired with Liston and contributed to the attacks quite frequently. Attempted some shots but all of them went wide

Midfielders

Ayush Dev Chhetri - 6/10

Had a good positioning. Gave some good passes. Won some duels and created some key chances for the team. Was subbed off in the second half.

Apuia - 6/10

Had a decent day. Made a few interceptions and dribbles. Made almost half a dozen of accurate long passes. However struggled a bit in winning duels. Was subbed off after the first half ended.

Liston Colaco - 7/10

Was essentially the playmaker for the visitors. Exceptionally excecuted the set pieces, provided some accurate through balls, set the ball multiple times inside the box. Had a 1v1 with the keeper in the dying seconds of the first half, which to his dismay was stopped by the keeper.

Ashique Kuruniyan - 6.5/10

Missed a sitter which was one of the best opportunity to find the equaliser for the Indian Team. Attempted some shots from distance but none of them actually helped his team as the shot was either weak or overhit.

Manvir Singh - 6/10

Had a bad passing accuracy. Gifted the possession multiple times to the opponents. Did not have a day as expected as his contributions in the attack was minimal. The only good stat was that the player won all the duels he was involved in.

Forward

Sunil Chhetri - 6.2/10

Made a beautiful header off a freekick which curled into the second post which however was more beautifully saved by the keeper. Apart from this, the player did not create any real trouble for the opponents.

Substitutes

Suresh Singh Wangjam - 6/10

Nikhil Prabhu - 6/10

Chhangte - 6/10

Brandon Fernandes - 6/10

Suhail Bhatt - 6/10

Manager

Manolo Marquez - 6/10

Had a terrible day which he would like to forget. The team was unable to perform despite a relatively long camp. The coach has to now regroup and keep the heads high and focus on the next match.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Ben Davis.