The India U23 national team suffered a 0-4 defeat against hosts Thailand in a friendly match at the Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani on Saturday, as per the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

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. 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 managed to string 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

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