"Kampol" is cautious and speaks frankly about two key points ahead of the Thailand national team’s match against Singapore in the ASEAN Cup 2026 semifinals.
On 10 August 2026 at 15:30, at BGTC 3 in Pathum Thani province, the Thailand national team resumed training to prepare for the first leg of the ASEAN Football Championship 2026 semifinals against Singapore.
Before this session, heavy rain caused a 30-minute delay. The focus was on physical recovery and regaining fitness after head coach Anthony Hudson gave the players a day off. The team began applying tactical concepts during a one-hour practice.
Before training, Kampol Pathom-akardkul, Thailand’s goalkeeper, spoke on two important points before facing Singapore: "The group stage went as planned, finishing first and securing maximum points without conceding goals. I thank my teammates for following the coach's tactics and giving their all to support each other."
"We remain focused on one game at a time. The group stage is over, and now we focus on facing Singapore. The first match’s outcome is crucial in deciding the overall result across both legs. We will take the best possible result from that first game. We trust in our potential and preparation to meet the challenge."
"Physically, playing every match is tiring. I might run less than the outfield players, but my role is to be a mainstay and guide the younger players. Traveling and consecutive games can seem easy but are actually tough. I try to maintain both my and the team’s standards, helping the younger players play confidently and lead Thailand to victory."
"Recovery is vital. This is a tournament format, and we have experience from previous editions. This time, we aim to improve. Many senior players and coaching staff are working hard to strengthen the team."
"We do what we can regarding flights and logistics; the rest is up to the AFF and other authorities. We appreciate their efforts to support the players fully for both away and home games. Thanks to everyone involved."
"This Singapore squad has developed well. Recently, they qualified for the Asian Cup final round. I think they have performed at a good level, but we will not underestimate them since we face Singapore regularly. We hope to compete well and perform at our best."
Leg 1: 15 August 2026
20:00 Singapore vs. Thailand (Jalan Besar Stadium)
Leg 2: 18 August 2026
20:00 Thailand vs. Singapore (Rajamangala Stadium)
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