Prathet Thai 1 - 1 Ecuador (392315333)

A brilliantly sunny day had enticed a crowd of 108589 to BomB BomB Arena. Dennis Nordahl was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Justo Clos and Reimund Karasek. U-20 Prathet Thai had chosen a strategic 2-5-3 formation. The following players took the field: Na Sakhonnakhon - Wiriyatrakul, Yodrit - Sangsumrit, Wandee, Petchsri, Sritubtim, 百隆 (Bailong) - Rojjana, Wisetpaibul, Chindamanee.

U-20 Ecuador tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Mena - Cordero, Morales, Vega - Cevallos, Merino, Guerrero, Veintimilla, Montero - Aguilar, Foga.

U-20 Prathet Thai had to manage with a reduced squad after 17 minutes, as N. Rojjana got sent off for a needless foul away from the game's action. E. Cordero's technique was perfect on this sunny day and led to some breathtaking tricks that bamboozled the defence. Some great play up the middle by U-20 Prathet Thai led to a chance for B. Wandee to score after 34 minutes, but the shot hit the crossbar. After 37 minutes U-20 Ecuador's G. Mena contracted a slight foot injury, but didn't want to leave the game. U-20 Ecuador had several good opportunities to take the lead, especially 38 minutes in when J. Aguilar came up alone against C. Na Sakhonnakhon who managed a block. U-20 Prathet Thai took the lead 43 minutes in, as P. Wiriyatrakul broke through on the left and put the 1 - 0 shot just beyond the reach of the outstretched keeper. Halftime score was 1 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to U-20 Ecuador, who controlled the ball 54 percent of the time.

In the lead, U-20 Prathet Thai adjusted their style of play with 46 minutes gone. The sunny day didn't make things easy for L. Cevallos who didn't seem his usual powerful self on the pitch. E. Cordero made a run for the goal 64 minutes into the game but the home team's left back managed to sort the situation out in the end. U-20 Ecuador levelled the score after 69 minutes to make it 1 - 1, as J. Veintimilla struck home after a fine midfield combination through the centre, which left him completely unmarked. U-20 Prathet Thai had a good opportunity to take the lead as P. Wisetpaibul came up the left side, but he struck the ball weakly and it went straight into the arms of G. Mena. As the match clock reached 80 minutes, U-20 Prathet Thai's organisation began to suffer due to a lack of experience. U-20 Ecuador's J. Aguilar could have put the guests one up after 81 minutes after chasing a through ball from the right, but C. Na Sakhonnakhon was as fast as a snake, grabbing the ball from under his nose. U-20 Ecuador enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 55 percent of possession.

U-20 Prathet Thai's top performer was clearly P. Wisetpaibul. On the other hand, W. Sangsumrit's play was disheartening. U-20 Ecuador's best player was J. Aguilar. P. Montero was a disappointment, however. The match ends 1 - 1.