Comment on the match Thailand vs Malaysia: Farewell to "War Elephants"

Despite playing the upper hand in the first leg, Thailand not only did not have a triumphant song but also received a 0-2 defeat. In fact, if the referee handled more accurately in the situation where Quentin Cheng headed to score, the "War Elephant" would have left Bukit Jalil with a more painful defeat.

With the current results, Thailand must win against Malaysia with a difference of 2 goals to be able to put their name in the final. After what happened in the first leg, it can be said that this is really not a simple task for "War Elephants".

Statistics also show that Malaysia is rising to become the biggest rival to Thailand in Southeast Asia. The last 7 meetings Thailand has not had a triumphant song, with 3 draws, 4 losses. If counted at the AFF Cup alone, "War Elephants" drew 2, lost 2 of the last 4 encounters with Malaysia.

It should also be recalled that the AFF Cup 2022 is a tournament in which Thailand lacks many stars, notably a factor that can cause mutations - Chanathip Songkrasin. Therefore, in front of a Malaysia who will definitely play the majority defense in Bangkok, "War Elephants" can hardly be a triumphant song, let alone win by 2 goals.