Supakit WisetanuphongAs Japan sharpen their knives in the expectation of a big win, Thailand coach Kiatisak Senamuang says a draw in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier would be a considerable feat for his team. Football Association of Thailand Somyot Poompunmuang is also in Japan to boost the morale of the national team. Chonburi midfielder Nurul Sriyankem joined the squad in Japan yesterday as a replacement for suspended Thailand captain Theerathon Bunmathan. Japan playmaker Keisuke Honda said Japan would not take Thailand lightly in a game they should win comfortably. "They'll sit back and the way we play now, we're probably better when opponents take the game to us.

Source: Bangkok Post March 26, 2017 22:52 UTC