Miracles can happen, insists Kanjana

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Miracles can happen, insists Kanjana

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

 Thailand captain Kanjana Sung-ngoen                                   

 

Thailand captain Kanjana Sung-ngoen says hope is not lost for Thailand at the World Cup in France, despite heavy defeats in both their games so far.

 

Thailand were demolished 13-0 by world No 1 and defending champions USA last week, the biggest winning margin in Cup history, before regaining some pride in losing 5-1 to Sweden, world-ranked 9 and 2016 Olympic silver medallists, on Sunday.

 

An 18-goal deficit heading into the group-stage finale against Chile on Thursday night makes Thailand’s qualification for the last-16 as one of the four best third-placed teams a near-impossible scenario but Kanjana, who lifted team spirits with her late goal against Sweden, thinks otherwise.

 

“Anything can happen in the world of soccer,” said the 32-year-old striker from Surin province during a break in training at the Stade Municipal Pont Pean in Rennes, the city in northwestern France where Thursday’s game will be played.

 

“ We cannot underestimate any team. Our job is to produce the best results in order to keep our hopes of reaching the last 16 alive.”

 

Apart from beating Chile, two other things must happen for Thailand to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time: Argentina must draw with Scotland in their Group D finale on Wednesday night, while Cameroon and New Zealand, in Group E 24 hours later.

 

“The atmosphere at the team has been so much better since we scored the first goal [against Sweden],” said Kanjana. 

 

“Four years ago we were unable to even score against higher-ranked teams, so scoring against world No 9 like Sweden has really boosted us to keep fighting.”

 

 Thailand’s thre other World Cup goals came against Ivory Coast in Ottawa four years ago.

 

After recovering from the fiasco of the opening-game hammering by the US to get on the goalsheet against Sweden, the Thai team made headlines around the world. US broadcaster CNN even interviewed team manager Nualphan Lamsam about her commitment to supporting the women’s team, financially and in person.

 

The Thailand-Chile game kicks off at 2am on Friday (Thailand time) and can be seen live on PPTV.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/sports/30371369

 

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[canopus1969]

????????

[soalbundy]

That game against the USA must have been as funny as hell

[legend49]

They are dreaming, beat Chile, LMAO!

[Orton Rd]

No flags, pictures or Thailand number one for this lot

[owl sees all]

Why is the Lady's World Cup not on Thai TV? 

 

Mrs Owl is not as informed about this as she should be. She didn't even know the name of the Thai goal-scorer.

 

Does this 'lack of info' apply to other aspects of life for Thais?

[champers]

5 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Why is the Lady's World Cup not on Thai TV? 

 

Mrs Owl is not as informed about this as she should be. She didn't even know the name of the Thai goal-scorer.

 

Does this 'lack of info' apply to other aspects of life for Thais?

Thai games are. Watch PPTV tonight at 2am. If Thailand qualify they could play England in the last 16.

[Baerboxer]

6 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Why is the Lady's World Cup not on Thai TV? 

 

Mrs Owl is not as informed about this as she should be. She didn't even know the name of the Thai goal-scorer.

 

Does this 'lack of info' apply to other aspects of life for Thais?

 

They're on True channel 679.

[Baerboxer]

Well Argentina came from 3-0 down against the hapless Scots to draw 3-3 after a retaken penalty (Scottish keeper way off her line!).

 

So, as the Thai captain said - anything is possible in Football! Just watched non fancied Dijon who lost last several games without scoring put 6 by St. Etienne to progress in the French cup.

 

Go Thailand!