Thailand produced a dramatic comeback to beat Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in their opening match of the Asian Games football tournament.
The Thais found themselves two goals down before turning the match around, with Paripan Wongsa scoring twice to complete the comeback.
Kyrgyzstan made the stronger start and took control by scoring twice in the first half. Thailand struggled to create clear chances as their opponents protected their advantage.
Thailand responded after the break with greater attacking intensity and began putting pressure on the Kyrgyz defence.
The comeback gathered momentum when Thailand pulled a goal back, giving the team renewed confidence and putting Kyrgyzstan under increasing pressure.
Paripan then became the key figure in the turnaround, scoring twice as Thailand overturned the deficit and secured all three points.
The result gave Thailand an important start to their Asian Games campaign and provided a boost after they had appeared to be heading for defeat.
The match also highlighted the team’s resilience, with the players continuing to push forward despite falling two goals behind.
Thailand will now turn its attention to its remaining group-stage matches as it looks to secure a place in the knockout rounds.
The victory gives the Thai side confidence heading into its next fixtures, while Kyrgyzstan will need results in its remaining matches to keep its campaign on track.
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