Thailand closed the ASEAN Cup 2026 group stage with a perfect record after defeating Myanmar 2-0 on the evening of August 8. The Golden Temple team won all 12 points after 4 matches, scored 10 goals and especially did not concede a goal.
After the match, coach Anthony Hudson was satisfied with the performance of his players, and thanked the fans who accompanied the team.
First of all, I want to thank the fans who have always cheered for the team," Anthony Hudson shared.
I am satisfied with this result. We kept a clean sheet in all four matches and reached the semi-finals. In today's match, we did not use any players who are at risk of being suspended for yellow cards. Everyone has tried their best," coach Anthony Hudson added.
Preserving the force is also one of the priorities of the Thai team in the final match. After early qualifying for the semi-finals, this team proactively rotated personnel to limit the risk of injuries and cards for key players.
However, the continuous schedule is making coach Anthony Hudson worried about the players' fitness. The English coach said that some players have not reached their best condition.
There are players who are still lacking energy and not proactive enough," Mr. Anthony Hudson commented.
In the match against Myanmar, Thailand took a 1-0 lead in the first half and then scored another goal from the penalty spot at the beginning of the second half. After creating a safe distance, the home team did not maintain a high intensity of attack but prioritized controlling the ball and preserving the advantage.
In the first half, we created some good chances, but when it came to halftime, some players were very tired, some even had cramps. We had to adjust our playing style to ensure the result," coach Anthony Hudson said.
This calculation helped the Thai team complete the group stage with an impressive defensive record. After 4 matches, the Golden Temple team scored 10 goals and has never had to pick the ball out of the net.
Besides the result, keeping a clean sheet also brings a psychological advantage to the Thai team before the semi-finals. However, the fitness problem will be a noteworthy issue when this team enters the decisive stage of the tournament.
With the top spot in Group B, Thailand will meet Singapore in the semi-finals of ASEAN Cup 2026. In the remaining semi-finals, Vietnam will face Malaysia.
