Thailand U17 Thrash Chinese Taipei 4-1 in Asian Qualifiers Opener
Thailand's U17 national team began their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification campaign with a 4-1 win over Chinese Taipei at Buriram City Stadium. Techin Yihwankong scored twice in the first half, with Maron Lamine Muller and Thomas Junior Ty Schmidt also on target. The War Elephants secured three points in their Group B opener.
In the opening match of the 2027 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification Group B on November 11 at Buriram City Stadium, Thailand's national U17 team faced Chinese Taipei. The War Elephants U17 delivered an outstanding performance, dominating their opponents to secure a comfortable 4-1 win. Techin Yihwankong scored twice in the 6th and 20th minutes, while Maron Lamine Muller found the net in the 25th minute and Thomas Junior Ty Schmidt added a fourth just before halftime in the 45th minute. Chinese Taipei managed a consolation goal through Ming Eng in the 90+1st minute. The victory earned Thailand their first three points in the qualifying campaign.