THAILAND ON TOP IN THAI 5s

BANGKOK (6 Sept 2008) – Two goals each from Panuwat Janta and Anucha Munjarern propelled Thailand to the top of the Thai 5s following their 7-1 beating of Thai Son Nam (Vietnam) at the Nimibutr Stadium.

Panuwat blasted in goals in the 13th and 21st minute while Anucha added his in the 14th and 23rd minute as Thailand added further goals off Prasert Innui (26th), Nathapon Suttiroj (35th) and Suphawut Thueanklang (39th) for the win.

The only goal mustered by the club side from Vietnam is from Huyenh Ba Tuan a minute to the end.

In the meantime, Argentina currently occupy second spot in the standing after beating Japan 3-1 on the first day of competition on Thursday.

Amas Edgardo Martin scored the first goal for Argentine on 19th minute before Gimenez Uberti Marcelo then added two further goals after the break in the 33rd and 36th minute.

The Japanese nailed their only goal in the game from Yuki Kanayama in the 39th minute.

CURRENT THAILAND 5s STANDINGS

1. THAILAND 3pts (+6)

2. ARGENTINA 3pts (+2)

3. JAPAN 0pt (-2)

4. THAI SON NAM (VIETNAM)0pt (-6)

PIC: Thailand (in red kit) against Thai Son Nam (in white kit)