Match report

China 1–1 Thailand: A Draw in World Cup Qualification Asia

China
China
1–1
FT
Thailand
Thailand
Jun 6, 2024

In a closely contested World Cup Qualification Asia match, China managed to hold Thailand to a 1-1 draw at the end of 90 minutes. Early yellow cards for Zhenao Wang of China and S. Bureerat of Thailand set a tense tone, and a goal from Thailand's Sarachat in the 20th minute put them ahead. However, China equalized through Zhang Yuning in the 79th minute, ensuring both teams left with a point.

Key Facts

  • • Thailand's Sarachat scored the first goal in the 20th minute, assisted by S. Jaided.
  • • China equalized through Zhang Yuning in the 79th minute.
  • • Zhenao Wang and S. Bureerat received yellow cards in the early stages of the match.
  • • Thailand had multiple players cautioned, including Weerathep Pomphan and Patiwat Khammai.
  • • China made several substitutions, including Gao Tianyi, Shihao Wei, and Alan.

Lineups

China

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 14 Wang Dalei (G)
  • 4 Wang Zhenao (D)
  • 2 Browning Tyias (D)
  • 5 Zhu Chenjie (D)
  • 19 Liu Yang (D)
  • 7 Xu Haoyang (M)
  • 6 Wang Shangyuan (M)
  • 8 Gao Tianyi (M)
  • 11 Wei Shihao (M)
  • 17 Fernandinho
  • 22 Alan (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Yan Junling
  • 12 Liu Dianzuo
  • 3 Huang Zhengyu
  • 16 Jiang Shenglong
  • 18 Han Pengfei
  • 21 Yang Zexiang
  • 10 Xie Pengfei
  • 15 Cheng Jin
  • 20 Xie Wenneng
  • 23 Abduweli Behram
  • 13 Fang Hao
  • 9 Zhang Yuning

Thailand

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Khammai (G)
  • 21 S. Bureerat (D)
  • 16 S. Thongsong (D)
  • 5 K. Kaman (D)
  • 3 T. Bunmathan (D)
  • 17 S. Mueanta (M)
  • 22 W. Pomphan
  • 6 S. Yooyen (M)
  • 13 J. Wonggorn (F)
  • 9 S. Jaided (F)
  • 7 S. Sarachat (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 S. Anuin
  • 23 S. Yos
  • 2 S. Channgom
  • 4 E. Dolah
  • 19 C. Aukkee
  • 8 P. Chamratsamee
  • 12 A. Doloh
  • 14 C. Promsrikaew
  • 15 T. Kesarat
  • 18 C. Songkrasin
  • 10 T. Dangda
  • 11 A. Yodsangwal

Timeline

  1. China
    8' China Card · Yellow Card
    Zhenao Wang

    Foul

  2. Thailand
    11' Thailand Card · Yellow Card
    S. Bureerat

    Foul

  3. Thailand
    20' Thailand Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Sarachat · Assist: S. Jaided
  4. China
    29' China subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Gao Tianyi · On: Abduweli Behram
  5. Thailand
    53' Thailand Card · Yellow Card
    Weerathep Pomphan

    Foul

  6. Thailand
    64' Thailand subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Jaided · On: P. Chamratsamee
  7. China
    68' China subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Shihao Wei · On: Xie Pengfei
  8. China
    68' China subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Xu Haoyang · On: Xie Wenneng
  9. Thailand
    75' Thailand Card · Yellow Card
    Patiwat Khammai

    Time wasting

  10. China
    77' China subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Wang Shangyuan · On: Jiang Shenglong
  11. China
    77' China subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Alan · On: Zhang Yuning
  12. Thailand
    79' Thailand subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Patiwat Khammai · On: S. Anuin
  13. Thailand
    79' Thailand subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Wonggorn · On: S. Channgom
  14. China
    79' China Goal · Normal Goal
    Zhang Yuning
  15. China
    88' China Card · Yellow Card
    Abduweli Behram

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat China Thailand
Fouls 13 22
Pass Accuracy 77% 75%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 16
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 440 384
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 5
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 338 289
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Thailand took the lead in the 20th minute with a goal from Sarachat, giving them a significant advantage.
  • ▸ China's equalizer by Zhang Yuning in the 79th minute shifted momentum, securing a crucial point for the team.