Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City: His words say it all: “I believe my team can play better. Trust me; we will put our lives on the line on Sunday. We will do everything to win this championship.”
Jirawat Sornwichian’s statement is a clear sign that there is more to come from the 28-year-old Bluewave Chonburi star as he set his sights on Sunday’s AFC Futsal Club Championship final.
With the continent transfixed by the extravaganza in Vietnam, Chonburi were carrying the hopes of a nation whose passion for the game continues to run deep ahead of Friday’s semi-final encounter with home favourites Thai Son Nam. The side from Thailand duly delivered however, as an impressive 6-0 win took them through to an eagerly anticipated title showdown with Sanaye Giti Pasand.
And in Jirawat, the Thai faithful have clearly found a new hero.
“He is our idol. Every time he touches the ball, we are always expecting him to do something special. He has been one of the best players in this tournament and we know that he will score in the final,” said Somsak Thongchai, an ardent Chonburi fan who made the trip to Ho Chi Minh along with 60 other supporters.
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