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Thais storm into semis, eye Asean crown

Thailand’s Teerasil Dangda reacts after scoring against Cambodia.

Thailand aim to retain the Asean title after reaching the semi-finals of the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup.

The War Elephants topped Group A ahead of Indonesia on goal difference after a 3-1 win over Cambodia at Thammasat Stadium on Monday night.

Teerasil Dangda scored twice for the home team and Sumanya Purisay added the other.

Teerasil’s penalty put the hosts in front just before the interval and Sumanya made it 2-0 shortly after the restart.

Sieng Chanthea netted for Cambodia midway through the second half but Teerasil was on target again in the dying moments.

“Our target is clear — to defend the title,” said Thailand coach Mano Polking.

“However, to win the…

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