Polking: Thailand have clear target
Kingdom face Malaysia in opening game today
The Thai men’s football team begin their campaign to regain SEA Games glory today when they take on Malaysia in Vietnam.
The match in Group B kicks off at 7pm at Thien Trurong Stadium in Nam Dinh.
While Thailand coach Mano Polking yesterday dismissed suggestion that his men are favourites to lift the trophy, he said his team are capable of achieving the feat.
He told a press conference that hosts and defending champions Vietnam and Indonesia have higher chances of winning the title than Thailand.
Polking said both sides had more time to practise than the Thais who only began training for the 31st SEA Games this week due to their domestic league duties.
However, Polking said he believes his men can get good results.
“We are here with a…
