On the evening of April 26, 2024, at the Indoor Stadium Huamak served as the venue for the semi-final clash of the prestigious “AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2024,” featuring a riveting encounter between the Thai national team and Tajikistan.
Guiding the Thai squad, Miguel Rodrigo, the esteemed Spanish mentor, orchestrated the lineup deployment, selecting Arus Senbaat for the pivotal role of goalkeeper, alongside Krit Aranyasanyalak, Jirawat Sonwichian as the team’s esteemed captain, Panat Som Kittiphanuwong, and Suphawut Thueanklang.
Amidst the intense competition, Thailand seized an early advantage in the 14th minute of the opening half, with Narongsak Srirangpairoj facilitating Worasak Srirangpairoj’s header to establish a 1-0 lead.
However, Tajikistan swiftly responded, as Salomov Dilchud’s adept counterattack resulted in the equalizing goal, concluding the first half with a deadlock at 1-1.
The dynamic momentum shifted in the 24th minute of the latter half, witnessing Tajikistan surging ahead 2-1 courtesy of Kojayev Bahodur’s clinical strike.
Despite Thailand’s valiant efforts, a missed opportunity in the 29th minute paved the way for Kojayev Bahodur’s second goal, extending Tajikistan’s lead to 3-1.
Undeterred, Thailand employed a strategic power play in the 30th minute, culminating in Alongkorn Chanporn’s precision shot, narrowing the deficit to 2-3.
With 37 minutes elapsed, Thailand’s persistence paid off as Terdsak Charoenphong’s well-executed goal during the power play restored parity at 3-3, necessitating extra time.
The additional period concluded without further scoring, necessitating a tense penalty shootout, ultimately clinched by the Thai Futsal team with a narrow margin of 6-5.
