Thailand’s U-20 Women’s Football Team is gearing up for their third match of the Four Nations Tournament 2025 after dominating Vanuatu with a decisive 8-0 victory. This impressive match took place on February 22, 2025, at Viking Park, Australia, showcasing the team’s growing prowess on the international stage.
Coach Nuanthip Sarathavee, affectionately known as Coach Nuan, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating, “Today, the players executed the game concept well, though we still lack precision in the final third.” He emphasized the importance of recognizing the individual strengths of each player and how they fit within the team’s tactics.
The match against Vanuatu was not only significant for the scoreline but also for the revelations it offered about the players' capabilities. Coach Nuan commented, “We started seeing the potential of each individual as they adapted well to the tactics of the team. This match provided us with additional options going forward.” These insights will be valuable as they prepare for their next challenge.
Looking forward, the team’s target remains clear: they aim to secure another victory, this time against the U-20 Australian team on February 25, 2025. The upcoming match is anticipated to be both challenging and rewarding, as Australia poses formidable competition. Coach Nuan noted, “Our goal for the next game is to win three points. Even though our ranking may not favor us, we believe it will be a fun match, and our players will gain experience facing Australia, who is at the same level.”
Australia’s team is expected to include players from various age groups, including 17-year-olds who participated previously, which adds to their depth and experience. Coach Nuan acknowledged, “They have more players to choose from and greater diversity, especially in their aerial game, which we must defend against. We need to capitalize on our strengths to exploit their weaknesses.”
After their remarkable performance against Vanuatu, the Thai team showcased not only skill but also teamwork, with contributions from several players. Kulissara Limphanwicha opened the scoring with two goals, both from penalties, followed by Rinyaphat Muledong’s hat-trick and goals from Madison Jett Kastin and other teammates, solidifying their dominance.
The Four Nations Tournament serves as both preparation and exposure for these young athletes, with the upcoming match against Australia likely providing insights and experience necessary for the Asian Championship qualifiers. Coach Nuan anticipates lessons from the experience, “Playing against teams of this caliber will help us identify our flaws and strengths to adequately prepare for more significant competitions.”
Fans can tune in to watch Thailand’s U-20 Women’s team battle it out against Australia live on February 25, 2025, at 14:30 local time, through the FA Thailand Facebook page and YouTube channel. The outcome of this match could have exciting ramifications for the team's future, as they venture forward on their quest for excellence on the international stage.