The Turkmenistan coach gave his first interview concerning the Thailand national team, highlighting the decisive nature of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers.
On 30 March 2026 at 16:00, at the press conference room of Rajamangala National Stadium, the event organizers held a press conference ahead of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying match, Group D, matchday 6, where the Thailand national team will face Turkmenistan on 31 March 2026 at 19:30. The match will be broadcast live on Thairath TV Channel 32, www.thairath.co.th/tv/live, Facebook: Thairath TV www.facebook.com/ThairathTV and Thairath Sport www.facebook.com/ThairathSport, YouTube: Thairath.
Rofchen Meredov, head coach of the Turkmenistan national team, spoke before the game.
“Thank you to our host Thailand for the warm welcome. Regardless of the match, we have prepared the team well, whether for official matches or friendlies. We have held training camps in our country.”
“Whatever happened in the first game against Thailand does not matter. But the match on 31 March will be the deciding one.”
“The Thailand national team is strong and has previously qualified for the Asian Cup finals. As for their strengths and weaknesses, we will see tomorrow how they are.”
Meanwhile, Elmen Tagayev, a player for the Turkmenistan national team, said, “Our preparations have been good and we are ready for tomorrow’s game.”
“It may be true that we won the first game (3-1 against Thailand), but we will focus on winning this match.”