Thailand wins Asian cup

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Thailand wins Asian cup

Football Asia cup final round between Thailand(yellow shirt) VS Japan(Blue shirt)

By Chayathorn Chinnawong

The big world Reporter

Tokyo,Japan –  Thailand won The Asian Cup football Tournament for the first time in their history yesterday with a 1-0 victory over Japan at Nignata Stadium, Japan.

     Japan being the host of the tournament, is tipped as the favorite team to win the tournament. The final match kick off at exactly 4:00pm.Thailand kick off the match and it was a very tough finals as predicted by football experts. Both team showcase good football artistry and team work, with strength in midfield.

     There are a lot of goal opportunities from both sides but were wasted. The centre referee had to stamp his authority on the game as it was becoming too physical with rough tackles from both teams towards the end of the second half. Five yellow cards was given out before full time with Japan receiving two yellow cards while three was given to Thailand.

     The game had to go into extra time and Japan this time kick off the extra time. The highlight of the game came after Japan team were reduced to 10 men.Japan’s Nobita Takamura foul tackle on Teeradej Wongpuapan in the penalty box led to his dismissal. The centre referee sent him off with a red card and awarded a penalty in favour of Thailand.

     This was the moment Thailand was waiting for, Parin Suparat stepped up to take the spot kick. He scored sending the Japan goalkeeper the wrong way. It was a great moment for the players as the jubilates with excitement.

     Japan fought back strongly and with the crowd behind them nearly got an equalizer when Hino Kawasaki long range effort hits the crossed bar.

     The centre  referee signaled and blew the final whistle and behold a new Asian Champion is born.

      

     “That was amazing,” Suparat said in a post match news conference. “It was incredible”. It was such a memorial match in my life.I cannot express my joy. I want to thank everyone who supported us, my family  and my fans. I am really happy with this massive victory,”

Thailand Coach, Pongpat Vachirabanjong also said about his team’s victory:

      “Today we receive the reward of our hard training and dedication and team work,” he said

      “I am glad to be part of history in Thailand football” Japan team coach, Tsuneo Kugimiya admitted the lost.

     “We had chances but wasted them,” he said. “Though am disappointed but I think the good team won”. It is very sad but it is sport. I am happy for the Thai team because they show a lot of strenght, concentration and team work.” Kugimiya told reporters.

     Going to the side of the Thailand fans. It was celebration galore for the fans.One of the Thai fans Chermarn Boonyasak said,” I am really happy,this victory is for the whole Thai people.They did a great job,we are very proud of them.”