Thailand put its stamp as a potential contender with a convincing 3-0 win over Oman. Sopong Soleb scored the first goal to send the side on its way to victory.
On a slick field, Thailand used some slick ball movement to spring Soleb free in the 34th minute where he finished nicely with his left foot. Just six minutes later, the home side had the ball in the back of the net again.
A ball over the top saw Teerasil Dangda out-muscle his defender before toe-poking a right-footed shot to the far post. Dangda now has two goals in two games.
Oman put in a dismal performance, which got even worse near the conclusion of the match. A cross toward goal was met by a Thailand player, but his header deflected off Rashid Al-Farsi and into the net for the third goal.
Thailand has put in consecutive strong performances, and has to be considered a real threat to beat Saudi Arabia out for the second spot in group D. Its next match is at home to Saudi Arabia in October, a huge one for both sides. Oman hosts Australia next month as they sit with one point from its two opening games.
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