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Thailand face Myanmar in ASEAN group finale
Thailand take on Myanmar in the final group-stage match of the 2026 ASEAN Championship at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday, with kick-off at 9 pm local time. The hosts lead their…
The Story in Brief
Thailand take on Myanmar in the final group-stage match of the 2026 ASEAN Championship at Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok on Saturday, with kick-off at 9 pm local time. The hosts lead their group with full points from three matches, having opened with a 5-0 win over Laos.
Myanmar lost their opener 1-2 to Malaysia but bounced back with two victories, including a 7-2 thrashing of Laos. Sportstar reports the match can be streamed live on the YouTube and Facebook channels of ASEAN United FC.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that Thailand are runaway favourites overlook Myanmar's firepower, as their 7-2 win shows they can score freely. But a leaky defence that conceded in that same game remains a concern. The test will be whether Myanmar can hold their shape against a Thai side yet to drop a point. Watch how early Myanmar press; if they sit back, Thailand's slick passing will punish them.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com
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