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On the evening of June 11, Beijing time, in a key matchup in Group C of the second phase of the Asian region of the World Preliminaries, the Thai men's football team defeated the Singapore men's football team 3-1, although they won the game, they failed to change their fate, and the Chinese team accumulated 8 points, and the goal difference was the same, unfortunately due to the disadvantage of each other's performance in the round of 18. The Chinese team, on the other hand, after a nervous wait, dramatically advanced to the next stage of the competition with its undefeated record against the Thai team.
Thailand's last stand
Breakthrough in the first half: Thailand in a desperate situation
Facing Singapore, the Thai men's football team knows that only victory can retain a glimmer of hope of qualifying. In the last round, they stubbornly snatched a valuable point from the Chinese team, and this achievement undoubtedly inspired the fighting spirit of the whole team. Thailand showed a strong desire to attack from the start of the game, constantly pressuring the Singapore goal in an attempt to make up for the goal difference with a big win.
After a sustained attack, Thailand finally broke through the net with a calm push from Supana in the 36th minute to end the first half with a 1-0 lead. This goal not only ignited the enthusiasm of the home fans, but also gave the Thai team a glimpse of the possibility of qualifying.
The second half was abruptly changed: Singapore's world wave counterattacked
Entering the second half, the situation on the field changed dramatically. Fandy scored a brilliant world wave for Singapore to level the score at 1-1. This goal not only made the Thai team's qualification situation precarious, but also indirectly paved the foundation for the Chinese team's advancement. Thailand need to score at least three more goals at this point to surpass China on goal difference.
Thailand's counteroffensive and regret
In the face of sudden pressure, the Thai team showed a resilient mental outlook. Goals from Melamed and Charun Sa helped Thailand regain the lead and eventually make it 3-1. However, despite the overwhelming dominance of the Thai team, they were unable to extend the score further, and the disadvantage of goal difference made them hate in the end.
The thrilling promotion of the national football team
The scales of fate
After the Chinese team lost 0-1 to South Korea, their points stayed at 8 points, and the result of the Thai team, which is closely linked to the fate of the Chinese team, became the focus of attention. Thailand and China have exactly the same points and goal difference, but according to the AFC's group ranking rules, when comparing the results of each other's matches, the Chinese team has an advantage of 1 win and 1 draw, and this subtle difference has become the key to the fate of the two teams.
Lucky road to the cut
For the Chinese team, the victory did not come from their own direct efforts, but relied on the result of Thailand's match against Singapore and the previous record of the two sides. This way of "being promoted" is a little passive, but it also fully reflects the importance of every detail in the game of football, as well as the subtle interplay between the games.
Singapore's role play indirect helper
Despite Singapore's defeat in this game, Fandi's world wave not only made the match full of highlights, but the indirect effect of his goal helped to confirm China's qualification. Singapore's performance, while not enough to change their place in the group, inadvertently played a key "assist" role, adding a touch of unpredictability to the Asian qualifiers.
epilogue
This match is not only a contest between Thailand and Singapore, but also a big drama about the entire situation of qualifying for Group C. Although the Thai team's hard work failed to change the outcome, it showed indomitable sportsmanship; The promotion of the Chinese team, although it was a bit of a fluke, also reminded all teams: in the world of football, every game, every goal, may become the key to determining fate. The fierce competition in the Asian qualifiers has once again proved the charm of football.