Today's score: Thailand U23 led twice before losing to South Korea in a FIFA Day friendly.
On 6 June 2026 at 18:00 at Pathum Thani Stadium, the U23 teams of Thailand and South Korea faced off in a FIFA Day friendly match for the under-23 age group.
In this game, "Coach Wang" Thawatchai Damrong-Ongtrakul, head coach, fielded key players including Yotsakorn Burapha, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak, Chawanwit Saelao, and Siraphop Wandi.
Just 4 minutes into the match, Thailand took the lead 1-0 when Kritpak Saengsawat delivered a cross into the penalty area, reaching Chanpatch Buapan who headed the ball into the net.
At the 10th minute, South Korea equalized 1-1 as Kang Sung Jin fired a left-footed shot inside the penalty box that struck the far post and went in.
Then in the 17th minute, Thailand regained the lead 2-1 from a short corner; Siraphop Wandi crossed into the box where Theerakwin Jansri scored with a close-range header.
At the 45th minute, Thailand made their first substitution, bringing on Jehanafi Mama and Patipan Chai Pothep to replace Siraphop Wandi and Kritpak Saengsawat, and the first half ended with Thailand leading 2-1 over South Korea.
Early in the second half, at the 49th minute, South Korea equalized 2-2 as Lee Young Joon drove into the penalty area and struck a right-footed shot that hit the far post and went in.
At the 65th minute, Thailand made another substitution, sending Nathan James onto the field to replace Chanpatch Buapan.
Then at the 79th minute, South Korea scored the go-ahead goal 3-2 from a free kick; Choi Woo Jin curled a left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area into the net.
No further goals were scored, and the match ended with Thailand U23 losing 2-3 to South Korea U23.
Thailand U23's next match will be against UAE U23 at Pathum Thani Stadium on 9 June 2026 at 18:00. Match results will be reported via Facebook: FA Thailand and Football Thailand National Team.
Chomphat Boonlert (Goalkeeper), Usamma Thiangkham, Chanpatch Buapan (Captain), Theerakwin Jansri, Chawanwit Saelao, Yotsakorn Burapha, Thanakrit Chotmuangpak, Siraphop Wandi, Atthapon Saengthong, Chaipol Adton, Kritpak Saengsawat