Thailand spot on against lacklustre Toffees

Thailand 1 Everton 1 (Thailand win 5-3 on penalties)

Joseph Yobo’s woeful penalty condemned Everton to a deserved and embarrassing defeat to hosts Thailand in the FA Premier League Asia Cup.

The Thais were the better side throughout and were unlucky not to win the tie inside 90 minutes.

But, after Marcus Bent had levelled Phichitphong Choeichiu’s eighth-minute opener, the clash was eventually decided on spot-kicks, Thailand keeping their nerve to advance into Saturday’s final against either Manchester City or Bolton.