Pakistan face Thailand in FIFA ASEAN Cup opener
Head coach Nolberto Solano calls the game a big test ahead of further group matches against the Philippines and Vietnam.
Pakistan will begin their campaign in the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup against Thailand on Saturday, a match head coach Nolberto Solano called a big test for his players.
The Group B Division One opener will kick off at 4pm local time, which is 2pm Pakistan time, at the Si Jalak Harupat Stadium, Dawn reported.
Thailand enter the match ranked far above Pakistan. Solano said the tournament is a chance for Pakistan to measure themselves against some of Asia’s stronger teams.
“We want to use this opportunity to test ourselves against teams like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam,” Solano said, according to Dawn.
Pakistan are scheduled to play the Philippines on Sept 29 and Vietnam on Oct 2.
The News International also reported that Pakistan were gearing up for the tournament. Pakistan are competing in the first FIFA ASEAN Cup.
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