RELEASED: 8 May 2017 at 04:30
Navy coach Somchai Chuayboonchum yielded without batting an eyelash that his group were taught a lesson in their 4-0 loss to protecting Thai League 1 champs SCG Muang Thong United on Saturday night.
Thailand striker Teerasil Dangda struck two times at the SCG arena to guarantee that the Kirins stay untouchable at the top of the league table for the time being.
Muang Thong coach Totchtawan Sripan, nevertheless, declined to get brought away by the result.
” The scoreline might recommend something various, however it wasn’t a simple video game for us,” stated Totchawan.
” Navy loaded their defence with 5 gamers and it was our luck that we scored in the very first half which eased us of a great deal of pressure. In the end we got 3 points which is all that matters.
” It was an excellent synergy, however [substitute midfielder] Sorawit Phanthong took advantage of the chance he was provided today. He was truly outstanding.”
Somchai confessed: “We never ever came close. In my ten years as a coach, I have actually dealt with Muang Thong often times, and this is my most significant loss to them.
” Muang Thong gamers just showed too great for us. They are at a various level. They was worthy of to win, however we have actually found out a lot from this match.”
The Kirins got in the match without suspended Japanese midfielder Naoaki Aoyama and hurt Spanish striker Xisco Jeminez.
After being held scoreless for half an hour, Muang Thong got the advancement objective when Teerasil headed home a Tristan Do cross.
Centre-back Celio Santos scored from a close quarters to double the lead a couple of minutes into the 2nd half, before Mongkol Totsakrai (70th minute) and Teerasil (80th) finished the thrashing.
Super Power Samut Prakan stayed winless as they were beaten 5-2 by Bangkok United at their home ground, where the checking out side’s Mario Gjurovski had a hat-trick and Dragan Boskovic had a brace.
Port lost their 2nd match in a row, decreasing 2-0 to checking out Pattaya United.
The Blue Dolphins were buoyed by a double from Picha Utra, who was on target in 60th and 90th minutes.
Nakhon Ratchasima got 3 points on Saturday night, beating Thai Honda 1-0, while Ubon UMT United shared a point with Chonburi after a goalless draw.
