TOT 0-1 Buriram United

A queue for tickets at TOT!!

Suriya's first half strike got Buriram United back to winning ways as they beat TOT 1-0 at a packed TOT Stadium.

The only goal of the game was scored on 40 minutes as Suriya finished off at the second attempt after being set up from the left by Frank Achaempong.

Rafael goes close

In the first half Weera was the busier keeper although TOT went close twice through Rafael Santana as the half time whistle approached.

Suriya was eager for a second goal and twice he was denied by fine saves from Weera in the second half. In injury time Weera continued to repel Buriram making a stunning one handed save after Theeratorn had been released following a quickly taken free kick.

Injury concern?

Buriram will be relieved to have gotten back to winning ways after a sticky period. They will be hoping to emulate the world's most famous United (Manchester) and string together a sequence of winning performances in leg 2 to retain their title. How many times have we seen Fergie's team have a shaky start to the season and then go on a winning run of ten consecutive wins to win the title?

On the other hand, TOT must be having an apprehensive look over their shoulder as they are only five points above the relegation trap door. In their remaining 19 games, only 7 of them are at home while 12 of them are to play on the road. The Laksi side will be looking to new boy Amaury Nunes to help steady the ship and maintain their top flight status.

Bangkok Glass 1-3 TOT

TOT earned are rare double as they beat Bangkok Glass 3-1 on a dull, drizzly night in Pathumthani.

The BG faithful were frustrated with another disappointing result, but I think a lot of credit should be given to TOT for a gutsy performance. If they play like this for the remainder of the season, they should finish outwith the bottom 3.

The first half started in a lively fashion. Glass almost took the lead in the first few minutes when a cross come shot from Saruta struck the edge of the crossbar.

The open play continued and it was TOT who took the lead on 14 minutes with a shot from outside the box from Kraisorn.

After the goal, TOT sat back and waited for Bangkok Glass to attack them. The tactic worked well as TOT looked lively on the counter attack.

On the stroke of half time, the away side doubled their lead. The ball seemed to ping around in the 6 yard box a few times before it ended up in the net. It was hard to see from the other end of the stadium who scored it, but the goal was credited to Noppol by the stadium announcer.

The Glass Rabbits thought they were back in the game when Sarayoot equalized on the hour. He swept in a low curling shot into the net after the ball had been crossed to him from the right after a pacy run by Saruta.

The majority of the 4,339 crowd thought that would be the turning point but it wasn't to be. TOT defended stoutly and the wrapped the game up in injury time when a Suriya shot sneaked into the bottom right hand corner.

TOT are still in the relegation zone, but are now only one point behind Siam Navy in 15th place. On this performance, they should be able to move safe from relegation danger.

Bangkok Glass unveiled their new 14m Baht scoreboard tonight. It is impressive, but sadly it won't produce improved performances on their artificial pitch.

Attendance: 4,339

Edit: With the benefit of watching TV replays, the second TOT goal has to go down as an own goal for Thritti.  There wasn't much he could do as an attempted clearance from Amnaj cannoned of him into the net.

TOT fans infront of the new scoreboard