End of World Cup dream for Thailand
South Korea hero Yoo dies
Thailand’s road to the 2022 World Cup reached an end on Monday after the War Elephants lost 3-1 to the United Arab Emirates.
The result in Dubai means Thailand cannot finish in the top two of Group G of Asia’s second qualifying stage.
The eight group winners and four best runners-up advance to the continent’s third and final qualifying round for Qatar 2022.
Vietnam, who defeated Indonesia 4-0 on Monday, have 14 points, two ahead of the UAE.
Thailand and Malaysia each have nine points.
Despite the War Elephants’ poor defending and lack of sharpness at the other end, coach Akira Nishino praised his men for their efforts.
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