Thailand secured its first victory against China in the World Cup Qualifiers round on Sunday, April 17, 2023. The match took place at Nong Nooch Stadium in Chiang Mai and saw Thailand defeat China 4-0.
The Thai team started off well, scoring two goals in the first half of the game. Thailand's striker, Petchyakorn Suphavatana, scored his first goal of the tournament in the 15th minute after receiving a pass from his teammate. A few minutes later, Suphavatana scored again when he finished off a corner kick.
China managed to keep their lead until the end of the first half, but Thailand was able to maintain their advantage into the second half. In the 68th minute, Thailand's goalkeeper, Somsri Sriyanun, made a crucial save to prevent China from scoring.
In the final stages of the game, Thailand continued to dominate the ball and create chances for their attacking players. Finally, in the 92nd minute, Suphavatana scored his third goal of the tournament, which put Thailand up 4-0.
The victory is significant for Thailand as it marks their first win in the World Cup Qualifiers round since 2018. It also gives them hope that they can continue to improve and compete in future tournaments.
Overall, this victory is a positive sign for Thailand's national football team and sets the stage for more exciting matches in the coming weeks.