Muhammad’s 4 goals were not enough! Thai futsal team lost to Guatemala 4-6, with their hopes of winning the championship up against the wall.
The Thai national futsal team played in the Continental Futsal Championship Thailand 2024 “Warm Up Before the Futsal World Cup” match 3 against Guatemala at the Nonthaburi Provincial Stadium (Wat Bot Don Phrom) with 4,000 seats on September 4 amidst the crowd of Thai futsal fans who watched the match more than 4,000 people.
The results of the last 2 matches of the Thai Futsal team, ranked 9th in the world. Have won 2 matches in a row by beating New Zealand 8-0 and beating Kuwait 2-0. As for Guatemala, ranked 40th in the world, they have 6 points from 3 matches by beating Kuwait 3-2. Losing to Afghanistan 4-5 and most recently beating New Zealand 6-2. If the winner of this game has a high chance of ending up winning this tournament.
In this game, Thai Futsal coach Miguel Rodrigo rested Jirawat Sonwichian. The ทางเข้า ufabet team captain from Thammasat Stallion, and Suphawit Theunklang. The striker from Bluewave Chonburi, who had already scored 4 goals in this tournament, along with bringing Itticha Prapaphan, a defender from Port Authority ASM, and Apiwat Chaemcharoen. A winger from Bluewave Chonburi back onto the field in this match.
The first 5 players of the Thai team are Arus Senbat, goalkeeper from Black Pearl United, Itticha Prapapan from Port Authority ASM, Kritsada Wongkaew from Bluewave Chonburi as team captain. Apiwat Chaemcharoen from Bluewave Chonburi and Muhammad Usmanmusa from Jimbi Catagena in the Spanish league. In this game, the Thai team received encouragement from “Kat-Sonya Singha”, a beautiful actress from Channel 7 who came to support the Thai national team this time.
In the first half, in the 3rd minute, Thai futsal scored an early goal from Apiwat Chaemcharoen who passed to Muhammad Usman Musa who showed off his left-footed, right-footed, left-footed, and right-footed moves before dribbling the ball outside the box. Sending the ball beautifully into the near post. The Thai team took a 1-0 lead.
In the 9th minute, Guatemala pressed against Thailand, who sent a 3-man team. In this moment, Wander Luis dragged from the left before pulling to the right and shooting from outside the box. The ball slipped through Panasm Kittiphanuwong’s legs before hitting the base of the goalpost. The score was tied at 1-1.
In the 14th minute, Guatemala made a mistake and was intercepted by Apiwat Chaemcharoen. Before passing the ball to Muhammad Usmanmusa who lifted it over the Guatemala goalkeeper and into the net brilliantly. Helping Thai Futsal take the lead again 2-1.
In the 16th minute, Thai futsal led Guatemala 3-1 from a pass from the right wing by Apiwat Chaemcharoen. Which was inserted in front of the goal. The ball reached Muhammad Usman Musa, who shot it in one go, leaving no trace. It was Muhammad’s hat trick in this game, sending Thai futsal leading 3-1 in the first half.
In the second half, at the 23rd minute, Guatemala fought back and made it 2-3 from Saldoval Prado’s backing, who outmaneuvered Panasm Kittiphanuwong before Saldoval Prado swung a shot in front of the goal. Guatemala made it 2-3.
In the 26th minute, Guatemala accelerated until they scored the equalizer when they bumped into Muhammad Usman Musa in the middle of the field. The referee let play continue. The ball reached Diaz Anchub who kicked the ball into the top corner to tie the game 3-3.
Thai futsal had to return to using the first set before in the 28th minute, Apiwat Chaemcharoen passed to Muhammad Usman Musa who showed his killing power. Shooting from a tight angle on the left side. The ball flew through and hit under the crossbar beautifully. It was Muhammad’s 4th goal in this game, helping Thai futsal lead 4-3, with Apiwat alone passing 4 goals as well.
In the 31st minute, Arus Senbat, Thailand’s number one goalkeeper, had an injury and had to be substituted, with Katawut Hankampa coming in to guard the goal instead. A minute later, in the 32nd minute, Guatemala did not give up easily, before Paniagua Martinez shot outside the box from a left-side corner kick with his shoulder. The ball beautifully hit the near post and went in. The score was tied at 4-4.
In the last 3 minutes, Thai futsal fought with power play, with Apiwat Chaemcharoen being the power play player, before in the 38th minute, Guatemalan forward Kapanik Dadon hit Muhammad Usmanmusa. The referee blew for the 6th foul of Guatemala and it was Thailand’s second penalty kick, but Itticha Prapaphan’s shot hit the chest of Guatemalan goalkeeper Reyes Gomes. Thailand has not yet scored a goal.
In the 39th minute, Guatemala struck back from a chance in front of the goal. It was Paniagua Martinez who cleared the ball in front of the goal and incredibly sent the ball into the goal. Guatemala led 5-4, and in the last 8 seconds, Sandoval Prado got a header. Before Apiwat Chaemcharoen scored the final goal for Guatemala, defeating Thailand 6-4. Guatemala has a full chance of winning this tournament. While Thailand still has a chance of winning the championship, having to defeat Afghanistan.
Continental Futsal Championship Thailand 2024 program “Warm up before the Futsal World Cup” The last day of the competition is on September 6th. The first match is New Zealand vs. Kuwait at 4:30 p.m. and the second match is Thailand vs. Afghanistan at 7:30 p.m. at Nonthaburi Provincial Stadium (Wat Bot Don Phrom). It is open to fans for free and will be broadcasted live on Facebook, Youtube: Futsal Thailand and Changsuek Official.