Bangkok, Nov. 16 -- The India U23 national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Thailand in a friendly match at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani here.
Siraphop Wandee (32') put Thailand in the lead, before Phon-ek Maneekorn (42') converted a penalty to give Thailand a two-goal advantage at half-time on Saturday night.
Chaiyaphon Otton (47') converted a second spot-kick soon after the restart, while Thanakrit Chotmuangpak (62') added the fourth. Thailand began the game with a high line, pegging the Indian back-four deep.
However, the Blue Colts strung together a number of counter-attacks in the first half, making it an even contest for long stretches.
Captain Ayush Chhetri dragged a 13th-minute effort wide of the post, while a m...