Thailand bounce back

FOOTBALL: Changing the coach had an immediate effect for Thailand as they earned only their second win in 22 matches at the Asian Cup yesterday, while Jordan beat Syria 2-0 to become the first team to qualify for the knockout stages. Chanathip Songkrasin scored as Thailand beat Bahrain 1-0. Thailand fired Milovan Rajevac after their 4-1 loss to India and appointed his assistant, Sirisak Yodyardthai, as interim coach.