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Drama in Bangkok: Turkmenistan Falls to Thailand, Missing Out on Asian Cup 2027
April 1, 2026 08:54 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 30 views
A late-game heartbreak in Bangkok: Turkmenistan’s national team missed out on the 2027 Asian Cup after a 1-2 loss to Thailand. Despite a stunning strike by Timur Charyev, the "War Elephants" secured their victory in the 89th minute, clinching the final spot in the tournament.
Turkmenistan's national team narrowly missed qualification for the 2027 Asian Cup after a heartbreaking 1:2 loss to Thailand on March 31. The decisive Group D match at the Rajamangala Stadium saw Thailand secure the top spot with 15 points, while Turkmenistan finished second.
S. Burirat opened the scoring for Thailand in the 14th minute. In the second half, Timur Charyev leveled the score in the 60th minute with a stunning long-range strike, a result that would have seen Turkmenistan through. However, an 89th-minute goal by M. Bir following a corner kick shattered those dreams. Thailand clinches the ticket to Saudi Arabia, leaving the Turkmen squad to reflect on a hard-fought qualifying campaign.
This report was prepared by the "Amul Info" sports desk following the match in Bangkok.