Buriram 2 ahead after away win over Pattaya
A last-gasp objective by Peerapat Notechaiya provided protecting champs SCG Muang Thong United a 2-1 triumph over Cops Tero last night and assisted them remain within striking range of Thai League 1 leaders Buriram United.
Buriram United did enough on Saturday night to sign up a 2-0 away win at Pattaya United and guarantee themselves another week at the top of the table.
The Thunder Castle’s overall enhanced to 43 points– 2 ahead of Muang Thong United and 4 more than Chiang Rai United, who glossed over Ratchaburi 4-0 on Saturday night to bring their tally to 39 points.
Leandro Assumpcao provided Muang Thong the lead in the 24th minute, however things were level once again within a number of minutes as Cops Tero scored through protector Weerawut Kayem.
The Kirins’ effort to net the winner failed up until the 89th minute when a creative through ball from Herberty Fernandes left Peerapat individually with the charging Cops Tero goalkeeper and the nationwide group left-back had little difficulty in discovering the internet.
Previously on Saturday night, Buriram were listed below par in the very first half at Nong Prue Arena with their South Korean midfielder Go Seul-Ki shooting the ball over the bar and Diogo Luis Santo stopping working to beat Pattaya United goalkeeper Patiwat Kummai from close quarters.
The visitors place on an enhanced program after the break when Jakkraphan Kaewprom changed Bodin Phala.
The very first objective for the four-time previous champs was available in the 62nd minute when Jakkraphan and Jakson Coelho integrated to establish Diogo.
10 minutes later on, an error by Pattaya let Jakson triggered on a solo dash to score from within a couple of lawns and put the match securely in Buriram’s grasp.
The video game turned rough towards completion and Pattaya’s Peeradon Chumratsamee was dispatched for fouling Go 10 minutes from time.
Buriram United coach Bozidar Bandovic stated: “We did not play well in the very first half, however returned in a strong method the 2nd. We more than happy since it was an excellent synergy.”
Pattaya United coach Surapong Kongthep stated: “Every gamer followed the strategy, however there were minutes when we lost concentration and paid the rate. You are bound to get penalized for such lapses versus a group like Buriram.”
On The Other Hand, Nakhon Ratchasima managed a huge upset on Saturday night, when they beat fifth-place Chonburi 5-2 at their house ground.
Likewise on Saturday night, Ubon UMT United chose one point after a 2-2 draw with Suphanburi, while the match in between Si Sa Ket and Bangkok Glass ended in a goalless tie.
