Sri Lanka put up a spirited performance but fell short as they lost 1-0 to Thailand in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifier (Saudi Arabia 2027) final round Group ‘D’ match at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Thailand yesterday.
Despite coming into the game with momentum following their 2-1 win over Laos in a FIFA International friendly, Sri Lanka could not break the long-standing losing streak against the higher-ranked Thai side.
Ranked 200th in the world, Sri Lanka showed determination and discipline against a strong Thai side ranked 97th and considered Asia’s number one team. Despite the gap in rankings, the match was tightly contested, with Sri Lanka holding off Thailand for long periods and creating a few promising chances of their own. (NewsWire)