Thailand U23 vs UAE U23
Match Report
Thailand U23 made the perfect start when Thanakrit Chotmeungpak struck inside the opening two minutes, but United Arab Emirates U23 responded with ruthless efficiency to win 5-2 in a FIFA Day friendly at Pathumthani Stadium on June 9.
UAE levelled immediately through Mansour Al Manhari in the 12th minute, and Jonas Naffo made it 3-1 with a clinical double on 42 and 54 minutes. Nahayan Al Memari added a fourth in the 58th before Al Manhari completed his brace on 75. Jehanafi Mama grabbed a late consolation for Thailand in the 85th, but the damage was long done.
Thailand coach Thawachchai Damnongtraku singled out set-piece defending — two goals came directly from corners — as the priority fix heading into 2026 Asian Games preparations. UAE, by contrast, head into their upcoming tournament brimming with attacking confidence after this commanding display.
Match Events
2'
12'
⚽M. Sulaiman[1 - 1]
42'
54'
58'
⚽N. Mamari[1 - 4]
75'
⚽M. Sulaiman[1 - 5]
85'
2'
12'
⚽M. Sulaiman[1 - 1]
42'
54'
58'
⚽N. Mamari[1 - 4]
75'
⚽M. Sulaiman[1 - 5]
85'
Head to Head
0
Thailand U23 wins
0
Draws
2
UAE U23 wins
Goals: 3 - 7
