#sports #football #Nepal #Thailand
Nepal faced defeat against Thailand in an international friendly football match held at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. The home team emerged victorious with a 2-0 goal margin over Nepal in a game that concluded on Monday.
The first half of the match ended in a goalless draw, with both teams evenly matched. However, in the second half, Thailand managed to secure two goals. In the 59th minute of the game, Thailand scored their first goal when Chatmongkol Roithong struck a brilliant shot from approximately 35 yards out. Later, in the 74th minute, Thailand doubled their lead.
Thailand’s captain, Jirapun Monkoldee, contributed to the team’s victory by scoring a goal and leading his team to a two-goal advantage. Despite their efforts, Nepal failed to find the back of the net, resulting in a 2-0 defeat against Thailand. In a previous match held on Friday, Nepal had also suffered a 1-0 loss against Thailand.
Due to electrical issues at the Thammasat Stadium, the game experienced a delay of 30 minutes from the scheduled time. The match was supposed to kick off at 4:45 Nepali time.
As part of their preparations for the upcoming Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers in Uzbekistan, Nepal engaged in a friendly match with Thailand. The Women’s Asian Cup football tournament is set to begin on June 29. In the Asian Cup qualifiers, the Nepali women’s team is placed in Group F along with hosts Uzbekistan, Laos, and Sri Lanka.
Ramesh Khatri, a representative of Kansai Nepal News, commented that despite the defeat, the friendly match against Thailand provided valuable experience and insights for the Nepali team as they gear up for the upcoming tournaments.
—
Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: June 3, 2025 12:00 am
