India stumbles 0-2 against Thailand - what does this mean for Asian Cup hopes?

India's 0-2 loss to Thailand in a recent international friendly has cast a shadow over its Asian Cup qualifying hopes.

The match served as a reality check for the Blue Tigers, who struggled to convert early second-half chances into goals. Despite showing positive intent after halftime, India was unable to breach Thailand's defense.

"India started the second half with a positive intent, creating some scoring opportunities early but the Blue Tigers lacked their finishing boots and could not find a way past the Thailand defence," reports noted.

Thailand secured the win with a second goal in the 59th minute by Arjvirai, effectively sealing the match.

"Thailand sealed all three points when Arjvirai found a second in the 59th minute," the reports confirmed.

Following the second goal, India's performance dipped significantly, with the team losing momentum and failing to mount a comeback.

"India, which was creating a couple of chances early in the second half, has completely dropped off after conceding the second goal," the analysis added.

This defeat highlights India's ongoing challenges in finishing and defensive solidity, raising questions about their preparedness for the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers.

India suffered a 0-2 defeat to Thailand in a friendly match, raising concerns ahead of the Asian Cup qualifiers. Despite early second-half chances, India failed to capitalize, with Thailand securing victory through a second goal in the 59th minute, highlighting India's struggles in finishing and defense.