Thailand begin Ashgabat women's futsal campaign on emphatic note

Islamic Republic of Iran coach Shahrzad Mozafar had warned that the tussle for gold was not just between his team and Japan as Thailand are a force to be reckoned with as well.

The Southeast Asian team showed just that as they took the match to Palestine from the first blow of the whistle.

Darika Peanpailun started the goal rush with Thailand's first just seconds into the match and went on to clinch a hat-trick with further efforts in the 32nd and 36th minutes.

The tie was well over by the time Peanpailun completed her hat-trick as Thailand took a 7-1 lead into the break.