The American coach used many veterans such as Chanathip, Sapuchai and Supachok, helping the home team enter the match with an enthusiastic spirit.
The match was exciting from the start, as both teams created dangerous opportunities. Thailand opened the score thanks to Sarach's super goal, with a shot from the second line hitting the crossbar into the net.
However, Singapore quickly equalized with a good combination, the ball was passed from the left wing, Stewart crossed and Kweh promptly successfully finished.
In the second half, Thailand scored two more impressive goals. Theerathon opened the scoring with a long shot from the right wing, the ball went into the near corner, leaving goalkeeper Mahbud unable to react.
Just a few minutes later, Ratree - a player who came off the bench - continued to increase the score with an unstoppable shot from beyond 20m.
After that, Thailand proactively slowed down the tempo and gave up the game to Singapore. The visitors also pushed forward to find a goal and Kweh completed his double in the 62nd minute, after the ball bounced to his position after a save from goalkeeper Khammai.
The match ended dramatically when in the 90+5 minute, Thailand's Soonsup-Bell was fouled in the penalty area and the home team was awarded a penalty, but this player could not beat the Singapore goalkeeper. In the end, Thailand won 3-2 against their opponent.
