With the group stages finally coming to a close with this match and the FIFA Womens World Cup going into the knockout stages only one of the teams in this match had the opportunity to join the worlds best.
Both teams had faced formidable opponents in three times FIFA Womens World Cup winners United States and 9th ranked in the world Sweden. As predicted both Chile and Thailand lost these matches with the former in a 13-0 loss to the USA which will hear about for years to come. Chile, however, put up more of a resistance in their losses and could qualify for the knockout stages if they could manage to beat Thailand by more than three goals. This, in turn, would see them replace Nigeria for the final stages.
In this tactical analysis, we will look at how Chile narrowly missed out on a place in the knockout stages by winning this match 2-0.
Lineups
Thailand changed shape slightly from their previous game to a 4-4-1-1. Captain Sung-Ngoen started up front with Miranda Nild sitting just a little further behind. Dangda was suspended and replaced by defender Ainon Phancha.
Chile went with an attacking 4-3-3 diamond and made three changes. Soto and midfielders Yanara Aedo and Paloma Lopez replacing Claudia Soto, Su Helen Galaz and Javiera Toro.
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