The International Friendly match between Georgia and Thailand will take place at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
Georgia, following three consecutive losses, will aim to return to the path of victory in an international friendly against Thailand on Friday. On the other hand, Thailand has remained unbeaten in their last two matches. They hope to maintain this form as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualification matches.
Georgia faces a crucial period with upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 qualification games they must win to advance in the tournament. Willy Sagnol’s team arrives at Friday’s friendly on the back of three straight losses in their qualification group, notably a 2-1 defeat to Norway, with Budu Zivzivadze’s late goal providing little consolation. Georgia’s main concern lies in their defense, having conceded 11 goals in the last three matches. Although this is just a friendly, the impending important match against Cyprus next week makes it a serious affair for fans as they seek to build confidence before the critical qualifiers.
Thailand only has friendly matches in this international break, relieving them of pressure, which could work in their favor. Playing with freedom might extend their ongoing two-game unbeaten streak, following a draw against Chinese Taipei and a victory over Hong Kong. In their recent match, Thailand kept a clean sheet for the first time in three games, a trend they aim to continue. With important World Cup qualification matches coming up in November, these two fixtures allow Alexandre Polking’s team to build momentum. Thailand had a remarkable year in 2023, winning the AFF Championship, and they aim to finish it just as strongly.
Georgia probable starting lineup: Mamardashvili, Gocholeishvili, Kvirkvelia, Kashia, Dvali, Azarovi, Mekvabishvili, Chakvetadze, Kvaratskhelia, Mikautadze, Kiteishvili
Thailand probable starting lineup: Kaomhai, Notchaiya, Kaman, Praisuwan, Mickelson, Puangchan, Pomphan, Yooyen, Sarachart, Songkrasin, Dangda
Georgia
Opponents | Score |
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Norway | 1-2 (L) |
Spain | 1-7 (L) |
Scotland | 0-2 (L) |
Cyprus | 2-1 (W) |
Norway | 1-1 (D) |
Thailand
Opponents | Score |
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Iraq | 2-3 (L) |
Lebanon | 2-1 (W) |
Hong Kong | 1-0 (W) |
Chinese Taipai | 2-2 (D) |
United Arab Emirates | 0-2 (L) |
The upcoming match between these two teams is going to be their first head to head encounter ever.
The International Friendly match between Georgia and Thailand will take place at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium on Thursday at 9:30 pm IST.
Georgia vs Thailand | Key Details |
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Date | October 12 |
Venue | Mikheil Meskhi Stadium |
Kickoff time in Georgia | 8:00 pm (Thursday) |
Kickoff time in Thailand | 11:00 pm (Thursday) |
Kickoff time in India | 9:30 pm (Thursday) |
Football fans in Georgia can catch the live action via 1TV while those in Thailand can watch the match via Thairath TV, True ID.
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