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Coach laments missed chances as Chaba Kaew suffer shock loss

Potent threat: Thailand’s Silawan Intamee, right, vies with Philippines’ Tahnai Annis.

Thailand coach Miyo Okamoto was left ruing missed opportunities after the Chaba Kaew suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Philippines in their opening 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Group B game in Mumbai, India, on Friday night.

Forward Chandler McDaniel provided the much needed goal in the 81st minute, with the ball slipping out of the hands of Thailand goalkeeper Waraporn Boonsing.

Okamoto said her team were not clinical enough as they lost for the first time to the Philippines, with the Thais ranked 38th in the world while their regional rivals are spotted at a distant 64.

“We expected to create plenty of chances against the Philippines,” said Okamoto. “The end goal is to make it through to the next round and we…

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