Thai Football Stages Thrilling Comeback to Stun Kyrgyzstan
Thailand staged a dramatic second-half comeback to beat Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in their opening Asian Games match on September 16, overturning a two-goal deficit with two goals from substitute Pariparp Vongsa.
Thai men's football staged a thrilling comeback against Kyrgyzstan, overturning a two-goal deficit to win 3-2 and claim three points in the opening Group A match of the 20th Asian Games on September 16. Under coach Watthachai Damngoongratakul, Thailand took on Kyrgyzstan at Toyota Stadium in Japan. Thailand almost took the lead in the opening minutes through a shot by Thanakrit Chotimuangpak, but the goalkeeper saved it. Iskander Bekoff Kudubey then put Kyrgyzstan ahead 1-0 in the 23rd minute. In the second half, Thailand conceded a corner in the 47th minute, and Ballakov Aitenir scored from close range to extend Kyrgyzstan's lead to 2-0. However, Jahanafi Mama pulled one back for Thailand in the 56th minute to make it 1-2, and Pariparp Vongsa equalized at 2-2 in the 69th minute after coming off the bench. The dramatic turnaround came in the 73rd minute when Pariparp Vongsa scored his second goal to put Thailand ahead 3-2, securing the win and claiming all three points.
