Singh Tarua 2-1 Phuket

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

BBCU 2-1 FC Phuket

BBCU came back from a goal down to beat FC Phuket 2-1.

It's Raining Again

It was a lively start to the game and the home side blew a golden opportunity to take the lead within 2 minutes when Malick pulled his shot wide after being put clean through on the keeper.

As the rain swept into the stadium, both sides created chances in the first half. BBCU had had most of the possession and forced several corners while Phuket's free flowing passing made them a dangerous prospect on the break.

There were no goals in the first half, but that changed one minute into the second half. The home side went behind when Phuket's left-midfielder, Poramat, volleyed from inside the box for the opener.

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BBCU increased the pressure for an equalizer and were rewarded when Chainarong drilled a free-kick into the top corner from 25 yards out.

By this time BBCU were on top and with about 20 minutes left on the clock Wattanasap swiveled to divert the ball past Matijas in the Phuket goal. From the angle I saw the goal, I think the keeper should have done better.

Once Phuket went behind they never really threatened to draw level as BBCU held out comfortably to claim 3 points.

Air Force United 1-1 FC Phuket

The mid-table battle between Air Force and Phuket ended in a draw as Phuket claimed a point at the Thupatemee Stadium.

Air Force United took the lead shortly after half-time with a Kritsana header from a free-kick. The goal was probably their first meaningful contribution to the game.

Phuket levelled midway through the second half with a goal from Watcharapong. Phuket thoroughly deserved the point and will be disappointed that they didn't win the game.

Devala Gorrick

Air Force's goalkeeper, Devala Gorrick, had an excellent game and kept his side in the contest with a solid goalkeeping performance.

Phuket seemed to tire towards the end, but for the first 80 minutes they looked like the more likely winners. Ex Muangthong striker, Kone Adama, is a big powerful lad and he was a handful for the Air Force back 4 all game. I was also impressed with the impish performance from midfielder Sarat. Phuket are an attack minded team and are certainly worth watching for the neutral when they are up in Bangkok.

The Airmen are currently mid-table and from what I saw tonight, that's where they'll most likely finish. They've got enough in their locker to avoid a relegation battle but I'd be very surprised if they're in the promotion shake-up come the end of the season.

Attendance: 1,993

Final score

Iron Bulls Spared 7 Minute Match

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Bangkok FC of Division 1, were awarded a 5-2 win and 3 points after their proposed 7 minute match with FC Phuket was scrapped last night.

The original match in April was abandoned after 83 minutes because a torrential downpour made the pitch unplayable. Bangkok FC were leading 5-2 at this point.

Instead of letting the result stand and awarding the homeside 3 points, the chiefs of Division 1 decided to replay the match from the 83rd minute onwards. This meant that FC Phuket would have to travel all the way up from Phuket to play the last 7 minutes of a game, which was more or less dead and buried for them.

However, it was announced last night that Phuket wouldn't contest the last 7 minutes. If FC Phuket couldn't be arsed with it, then why did they leave it until the last minute to cancel it!!

The win gives the Iron Bulls a bit of breathing space as they move 4 points above the drop zone.