Revealing the moment Anthony Hudson inspired the Thai national team before their victory over Turkmenistan to qualify for the 2027 Asian Cup.
On 1 April 2026 GMT+7, following the match, the Thai national team defeated Turkmenistan 2-1 at home, successfully advancing to the 2027 Asian Cup finals with 15 points, finishing as leaders of Group D in the qualifiers.
Anthony Hudson, coach of the Thai national team, motivated the players before this game by saying,
"I want to highlight two main points. They did not come here to disrespect us, unlike how they treated us in their home. Their strength, long balls, and aerial duels won't work here at our home."
"Secondly, I want to talk about our captain, Chanathip Songkrasin. He has exceptional quality, and what makes him truly special is his great heart, bravery, and spirit. If we all want to possess the ball, push forward, and win aerial duels consistently, we must be relentless in regaining possession. Every one of us here must embody that. I want to see that tonight, from the first whistle, be aggressive. In the end, we will finish this game with all 11 players on the field. We have to perform to the best of our ability but play smartly, everyone. Okay, let’s all go and fight!"