Singh Tarua fought back from a goal down to extended their winning home run to six games.
The Islanders started with a 4-3-3 formation and it was them who made the brighter start. After only a few minutes, they took the lead when Pavarit was punished for some slack defending. Possession was gifted to Phuket and Alex beat Watchara with an assured low shot.
After the goal, Tarua gradually forced their way into the game and were awarded a flurry of free kicks around the Phuket penalty box.
The usually reliable Leandro was rather wasteful with his set pieces but he did play a part in the equaliser. His cut back across the box eventually landed at Ivan who produced a calm finish to level on the half hour mark.
Adisak made the save of the match five minutes after the restart when he spectacularly tipped over Leandro's header following a precise cross from Patrick Reichelt.
Five minutes later, Phuket conceded the winner when the failed to clear they danger and Leandro's scuffed effort found the back of the net.
There is no doubting that Leandro is a talented player but after the goal his theatrics were embarrassing to watch. At one point he rolled himself back onto the pitch so that play could be held up for him to receive treatment.
Nonetheless, Phuket seemed to run out of ideas as Singh Tarua held out rather comfortably for the three points. It was a vital win for Tarua considering their other rivals all won this weekend. Apart from the first 10-15 minutes, Tarua were always in control. Phuket have some good players in their squad but they seemed to run out of steam. Teco has a big job on his hands at Phuket, but hopefully he will be given time to implement his ideas for next season.
Man of the Match: Seeket - Comfortable performance at right back
All top 4 Teams in League 1 has won their games leaving the standing as is with 9 games left.
ReplyDeletePTT Rayong:
Title: leads by 2 points and goal difference of +4
Promotion: leads by 8 points and goal difference of +8
Remaining Game: 9 (5 Home & 4 Away)
Top 4 Games: 3
Mid-Table Games: 2
Relegation Games: 4
Key Games:
September 7 away to Air Force
September 22 home against Singhtarua
October 26 away to Nakhon Ratchasima
November 2 home against Bangkok FC (Final Game of the season)
Air Force:
Title: trailing by 2 points and goal difference of -4
Promotion: leads by 6 points and goal difference of +4
Remaining Game: 9 (6 Home & 3 Away)
Top 4 Games: 2
Mid-Table Games: 3
Relegation Games: 5
Key Games:
September 7 home against PTT Rayong
November 2 away to Singhtarua (Final Game of the season)
Singhtarua:
Title: trailing by 8 points and goal difference of -4
Promotion: leads by goal difference +4
Remaining Game: 9 (5 Home & 4 Away)
Top 4 Games: 3
Mid-Table Games: 2
Relegation Games: 4
Key Games:
September 22 away to PTT Rayong
September 28 home against Nakhon Ratchasima
October 5 away to Bangkok FC
November 2 home against Air Force (Final Game of the season)
Bangkok FC:
Title: trailing by 8 points and goal difference of -8
Promotion: trailing by goal difference -4
Remaining Game: 9 (5 Home & 4 Away)
Top 4 Games: 2
Mid-Table Games: 1
Relegation Games: 6
Key Games:
October 5 home against Singhtarua
November 2 away to PTT Rayong (Final Game of the season)
This season would likely come down to the wire with possibly the last day deciding the title and promotion spots.
A lot of drama and action to come head with the squaring off by the Top 4 in the final day.
Thanks for the detailed run-in. On paper it seems like Singh Tarua have the most difficult run-in. The game between Bangkok FC v Tarua on Oct 5th could decide who claims that third promotion spot.
ReplyDeleteAir Force have gotten over their sticky patch and they should kick on and win promotion. They have the easiest fixtures in my opinion. I can see the last day being an anti climax as I think PTT and Air Force will have earned promotion by then.
Whatever happens, it's going to be an exciting end to the season.
Just praying that you are right about Air Force.
ReplyDeleteI would hate to have the promotion come to the last day for us.
Since, we are going or PAT Stadium for the finale.
Even though there were a couple of dodgy calls in the Rayong v Tarua match, I thought Tarua were very poor. They are good at home but they really struggle away. They have too many ordinary players in their side. They rely too much on Leandro to get the goals and Ali Diarra to control the midfield.
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