Spotlight on 3 dangerous Turkmenistan players! The Thailand national team meets Turkmenistan in a decisive match for entry into the 2027 Asian Cup.
On 11 Mar 2026 GMT+7, the decisive battle is approaching as the Thailand national team prepares to host Turkmenistan at Rajamangala Stadium for the final Asian Cup 2027 qualifying round match on Tuesday, 31 Mar 2026 at 19:00. This game is not just about pride but a fight for a ticket to the final tournament in Saudi Arabia!
Looking back at the first match, "Ishii" traveled to Turkmenistan but suffered a painful defeat. The hosts took an early 1-0 lead before Thailand's Supachai Jaided equalized at 1-1. However, the home team then scored two more goals to win 3-1, leaving the War Elephants in second place, which is not enough to qualify yet!
1. Temur Shariyev
Currently playing for Bars Karakol in the Kyrgyzstan league, which recently won the national league with a record of 19 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. He has appeared in 36 matches for the club, scoring 1 goal and providing 1 assist.
Though his personal stats may seem modest, he is a midfielder heavily involved in the game, especially noted for his tackling and quick counterattack opportunities, which are his strengths.
2. Mirza Begnazarov
Known as Turkmenistan's Rodri, he currently plays for FC Arkadag in the Turkmenistan league. He is a key player who helped his club win the national league unbeaten and also secure the AFC Challenge League title. As a defensive midfielder, Thailand must be cautious because losing the ball to him can lead to rapid counterattacks.
3. Mekan Saparov
The tough center-back Mekan Saparov, a seasoned 31-year-old defender, also plays for FC Arkadag alongside Mirza Begnazarov. His specialty is scoring frequently from aerial balls.
In this qualifying round, he has already scored 2 goals, including one in the match where Turkmenistan defeated Thailand and another against Sri Lanka. This makes him a key threat in set pieces and headers.
The Thailand national team will face Turkmenistan on Tuesday, 31 Mar 2026 GMT+7, at Rajamangala Stadium at 19:00. The match can be watched on Thairath TV Channel 32. Thailand must win to advance to the next round.