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Thailand defeats Singapore in friendly match

Thailand defeats Singapore in friendly match

FOOTBALL: Thailand secured a 3-2 win over Singapore in a friendly football match at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani province last night (Nov 13) in what was interim head coach Anthony Hudson’s first game in charge.

Football
By Bangkok Post

Friday 14 November 2025 11:26 AM


Sarach Yooyen’s strike puts Thailand ahead. Photo: Bangkok Post

Sarach Yooyen’s strike puts Thailand ahead. Photo: Bangkok Post

Fans at the 25,000-capacity stadium cheered as the War Elephants started strong, with Sarach Yooyen opening the scoring in the 15th minute. However, Singapore responded quickly with Glen Kweh levelling the score two minutes later, reports the Bangkok Post.

In the second-half Thailand regained the lead when Theerathon Bunmathan scored in the 47th minute before Seksan Ratree’s strike in the 53rd minute sealed the victory for the home side.

Kweh scored his second for the visitors in the 62nd minute, although ultimately it was not enough.

Prior to the match, Hudson said the game was more than a warm-up, insisting that the focus is firmly on winning and building momentum towards Asian Cup qualification.

Despite limited preparation, Hudson praised the players’ response during training and their determination to beat a strong Singapore side.

The game also marked the debut of Thai-English forward Jude Soonsup-Bell, who plays for Grimsby Town in English Football League Two.

The 20-year-old, who previously came through the academies of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur, said that the call-up was a proud moment for both himself and his family.

The game was part of preparations for Thailand ahead of the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Nov 18, 2025.