AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023: Oman, Thailand Played to Goalless Draw

Doha, January 21 (QNA) - Oman and Thailand played to a goalless draw in their match in Group F of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Al Duhail Sport Club on Sunday.
This tie gave the two teams one point each in their campaign to advance to the round of 16, awaiting the result of the same group's second match, which brings together Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan later today.
This draw took Thailand to 4 points after winning its first match over Kyrgyzstan 2-0, and temporarily topped the overall standings of the group, pending the outcome of the match between Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan.
Oman won its first points in the group after losing in the first round to Saudi Arabia 1-2 to finish third.
Thailand defeated Kyrgyz Republic 2-0 in their opener while Oman suffered a 2-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia.
While Thailand showed slightly more initiative in the early minutes of the game, both teams began the match with a measured approach and avoided too many offensive forays.
Thailand had their first chance when a 15th minute corner kick from Teerathon Bunmathan was powerfully headed towards the Oman goal by defender Elias Dolah. However, the attempt was cleared to safety by midfielder Abdullah Fawaz after being initially punched away by goalkeeper Ibrahim Al Mukhaini.
Oman began to find their footing, Issam Al Sabhi receiving Jameel Al Yahmadi's cross at an opportune position inside the box but had his left-footed shot to the center of the goal blocked by Thai goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungneon.
The West Asian side closed the half strongly but couldn't find a breakthrough as they took the stalemate into the break.
A more determined Thailand side took the field in the second half and there was a window of opportunity opened when Suphanat Mueanta intercepted an overhead cross from Oman's Arshad Al Alawi and charged forward into the Oman box but was met by the steely figure of defender Ahmed Al Khamisi.
Almost immediately after, Oman skipper Harib Al Saadi tore through the Thai defense but despite warding off as many as four white shirts, had his attempt blocked by the Thai custodian. (QNA)