“Supanat” scored a double to help the War Elephants beat the Philippines 3-1 and advance to the King’s Cup final.

Supanat" scored 2 goals to help the Thai national team defeat the Philippines 3-1, entering the 50th King's Cup finals to meet Syria on 14 Oct. Tinsulanond Stadium, the 50th King's Cup Football Tournament, the second semi-final match, the Thai national team, ranked 100th in the world, will face the Philippines, ranked 148th in the world, in front of 19,506 fans. In this game, Masatada Ishii placed Pramet Ajwilai as the center forward with Chanathip Songkrasin, Anan Yodsangwan and Charoensak Wongkorn supporting him, while Kokana Khamyok and Apisit Sorada made their debuts for the Thai national team. As for the Philippines, Albert Capeñas led the team with Gerrit Holtmann along with John Patrick Strauss and Jefferson Tabinas. At the start of the game in the 19th minute, Thailand almost scored the leading goal when Charoensak Wongkorn crossed and Kevin Rey Mendoza intercepted it, leading to Anan Yodsangwan's shot just wide of the frame. After that, heavy rain fell, causing the game to be suspended for 1 hou r before being resumed, with no more exciting moments and the first half ending in a 0-0 draw. In the second half, Thailand made three substitutions, sending Supachai Jaided, Supanat Mueanta and Sasalak Haiprakhon to replace Aphisit Sorada, Anan Yodsangwan and Kokana Khamkhong. In the 53rd minute, from Joshua Grommen's interception, Chanathip Songkrasin dragged the ball in before shooting with his right foot to give the Thai national team a 1-0 lead. In the 56th minute, Thailand almost extended their lead when Supanat Mueanta crossed for Prames Ajwilai, who headed the ball but it was saved. Supachai collected the ball and passed it to Jareonsak, who shot just wide. In the 63rd minute, from a throw-in, the ball reached Bjorn Martin Christensen, who turned and shot in to tie the score at 1-1. In the 68th minute, Charoensak Wongkorn crossed for Supanat Mueanta to head home, giving Thailand a 2-1 lead. In the 74th minute, the Philippines were reduced to ten men after Amani Aguinaldo slid and kicked Prames A jwilai high, and the referee checked the VAR before giving him a red card. In the 87th minute, Supanat Mueanta passed to Supachai Jaided before shooting the ball into the net, giving Thailand a 3-1 lead. There were no more goals in the remaining time. The game ended with the Thai national team defeating the Philippines 3-1. In another match of the 50th King's Cup, Syria edged out Tajikistan 1-0. Making the 50th King's Cup final program, the Thai national team will meet Syria at Tinsulanon Stadium on October 14, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. Source: Thai News Agency