Coach Srimaka: 'Thailand has no rival in SEA Games 32'

Thailand in turn drew 2-2 Saudi Arabia, won 1-0 Qatar and lost 0-1 to Kuwait, thereby ranking fourth at the Doha Cup 2023 friendly tournament. Their performance was highly appreciated with many famous players. like striker Channarong Promsrikaew, Teerasak Poeiphimai or midfielder Jonathan Khemdee.

Coach Worrawoot Srimaka said that nothing prevents Thailand from winning the 32nd SEA Games gold medal. "They have no rivals in the 32nd SEA Games", he said. "I think this group of players is at the Asian level and can fight many teams."

The coach born in 1971 said that Thailand should not miss the opportunity to win the SEA Games gold medal after two periods for Vietnam to acquire. Srimaka is the coach who helped Thailand win the nearest SEA Games gold medal in 2017, including a 3-0 victory to eliminate Vietnam in the group stage.

Coach Srimaka believes that Thailand will continue to develop under the guidance of coach Issara Sritaro. "What needs to be added is the ability to score goals, control the ball and at times need to be more tenacious," said Srimaka.

Worrawoot Srimaka is a famous former Thai striker. He is 1.94 m tall and together with Kiatisuk Senamuang formed the most dangerous duo in Southeast Asia in the period 1991-2002. In addition to the 29th SEA Games, coach Srimaka once led Thailand to attend the 2022 AFC U23 Championship, drew with Vietnam, then led 2-2 by coach Gong Oh-kyun, and was eliminated from the group stage.

The 32nd SEA Games men's football will take place from April 29. The draw to divide the group was held on April 5, Thailand was in the second seed group after host Cambodia and defending champion Vietnam. The organizers stipulate that players are allowed to attend born from January 1, 2001 or later and do not add players who are over age as in the last two periods.