While much the spotlight of Thai football was shining on the ever-growing Thai Premier League, the locals’ much-awaited dream of seeing their national team in The World Cup came true to their surprise, thanks to the less attended female national team. Ranked 30th in the FIFA Index, the underdog clinched a 2-1 victory against Vietnam to secure the fifth place at AFC Womens Asian Cup and book their place for The World Cup in Canada. BK talks to Duangnapa “Ann” Sritala, the captain of the team about the sport and what she makes of the qualification.