Live schedule U19 Southeast Asia June 5: Thailand plays Singapore | Tuổi Trẻ (VN)
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The U19 Southeast Asian Championship 2026 continues on June 5 with Group B matches: Malaysia vs. Brunei and Thailand vs. Singapore.
- Thailand leads Group B after a dominant 9-0 victory over Brunei, while Malaysia is second following a 3-0 win against Singapore.
- Coach Jakkraphan Panpee of U19 Thailand seeks more cohesive play despite the team's high scoring, aiming for a championship title.
The U19 Southeast Asian Championship 2026 features a key Group B clash on June 5 as Thailand takes on Singapore. This match is a highlight of the day's fixtures, which also include Malaysia playing against Brunei.
Thailand currently tops Group B following an impressive 9-0 victory over Brunei in their opening match. Malaysia secured the second position with a 3-0 win over Singapore. The dominant performance by the Thai team signals their strong ambition to win the tournament.
Despite the high-scoring start, U19 Thailand's head coach, Jakkraphan Panpee, emphasized the need for improved team cohesion and tactical variety. "We scored many goals but still made many mistakes. The team needs to be more diverse in approaching the goal and must utilize opportunities more effectively in the upcoming matches," Panpee stated. He believes that if the team plays to its full potential, securing three points against Singapore should be achievable.
The U19 Southeast Asian Championship 2026 runs from June 1 to June 14 in Indonesia, featuring 11 participating teams. The tournament format involves a round-robin group stage, with the top team from each of the three groups, along with the best second-placed team, advancing to the semifinals.
We scored many goals but still made many mistakes. The team needs to be more diverse in approaching the goal and must utilize opportunities more effectively in the upcoming matches
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