Pansa Hemviboon – 6/10
The defender Misjudge the flight of the ball in the opening seconds, handing Nguyen Tien Linh a golden opportunity to put Vietnam ahead. Pansa’s inability to play out from the back meant he was easily cornered into dangerous situations by the opposition.
Theerathon Bunmathan – 7.5/10
Experience and technically excellent. Theerathon was Thailand’s best hope in build-up play. The Marinos fullback linked well with Supachok Sarachat and Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul, forming a 3-man partnership that dominated the entire left flank.
Tanaboon Kesarat – 6/10
Playing at the base of Thailand’s diamond and sometimes between the central defenders, faster ball circulation from Tanaboon could have been the difference. Instead, he looked slow and ponderous on the ball, put off by the pace of international football and was a target of Vietnamese pressing.
Sarach Yooyen – 6.5/10
The busy midfielder was always available for a pass and might have had a better game if the pitch was in better condition. Playing his part in both attacking and defending, he had a fine performance overall but could be better.