Football: Defiant Milovan Rajevac insists all is well in Thai camp

Thailand national coach Milovan Rajevac speaks at a press conference ahead of a match between Thailand and Singapore which will take place on Nov 25. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG
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BANGKOK - 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 on Sunday (Nov 25) in their Group B match will be enough for Thailand to go into the Asean Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup semi-finals, but the Serb was gruff and grouchy when he faced the media for 15 minutes at the Rajamangala Stadium on Saturday.

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