Kiatisak’s decision to employ the three-man defence paid handsome dividends against 40th-ranked Australia, who escaped with the draw courtesy of captain Mile Jedinak’s two penalties. “After discussing it with my coaching staff, we decided to play with only two central defenders in the Suzuki Cup. Thailand will fancy their chances of defending the title and earning bragging rights as the most successful team in the Championship. But Kiatisak, who steered the country to the trophy two years ago, warned his players against complacency. This is another chance for us to put a smile on people’s faces,” Kiatisak told reporters before leaving to catch the plane.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 16, 2016 13:08 UTC