All smiles at the photo call but all snarls when pricked by the pointed questions during the pre-match press conference, Thailand national coach Milovan Rajevac may deny that his team are under pressure. But his responses hinted of uncertainty in the blue corner.
A draw with Singapore tonight in their Group B match will be enough for Thailand to qualify for the AFF Suzuki Cup semi-finals, but the Serb was gruff and grouchy when he faced the media for 15 minutes at the Rajamangala Stadium yesterday.
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