While the match was hotly contested by both sides, it was a true international friendly in every sense. The Chelsea players applauded the Thai fans, most of them dressed in Chelsea blue, at every opportunity, even while warming up on the sidelines during the match.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hugged Thai coach Kiatsak at the end of the match and then walked onto the field to applaud the crowd.
Chelsea players then mingled with the Thai players, many of whom took photos with their smartphones.