Asian Games Football: Thailand's 'Chang Suek' Ready for Hong Kong Clash; Nathan Confident of Full Strength

Thailand's men's national football team, participating in the 2026 Asian Games, conducted their final training session on September 19th at 12:00 PM Thai time (1:00 PM local time) at Itsutsugaoka Sports Square in Aichi, Japan, in preparation for their second match against Hong Kong. In their opening game, Thailand defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2, while Hong Kong suffered a 0-2 loss to Japan. The training session focused on tactics and specific details for the upcoming match. Speaking before the training, Thai defender Nathan James stated, "I feel better and am fully ready if given the chance. The team atmosphere is very good, everyone is united. After getting three important points against Kyrgyzstan, everyone is motivated." "The three points from the first game have boosted our confidence, as the first match is always difficult. We have team spirit, and fighting together to secure the three points has made us happy," James continued. Regarding Hong Kong, he commented, "They are a strong team, and we have watched their play. We understand their strengths and where we can create opportunities. We must give our best in every match. I thank the fans who have supported us all along. Even though we are in Japan, I know there are people following us through live broadcasts and fans coming to the stadium. We will try our best for our nation." Thailand will face Hong Kong in their second Group A match on September 20th at 2:00 PM Thai time (4:00 PM local time) at Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan. The match will be broadcast live in Thailand on Thairath TV (Channel 32) and the AIS PLAY application. Source: INN News