Thailand can take a big step towards securing their place in the last 16 of the Asian Cup when they face Oman on Sunday at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in the second group fixture for both sides.
On matchday one this week, Oman could not hold onto an early advantage against Saudi Arabia, losing 2-1, while Thailand put together an impressive 2-0 triumph over Kyrgyzstan.
Oman conceded twice in the final 12 minutes plus stoppage time, losing in this competition for the first time after scoring the opening goal.
On the opposite side, they have lost every one of their Asian Cup affairs when conceding the opener, netting just once in response.
Branko Ivankovic will need his side to put that disappointment behind them quickly, as another defeat combined with a win or draw for Saudi Arabia this weekend would make it difficult for them to even claim a third place spot.
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