Bangkok Glass earned a chance to avenge their 6-2 thumping at Muangthong United a few weeks ago as they defeated Thai Port 2-0 after extra time in the third round of the Thai FA Cup.
The home side started with a 4-4-2 rather than their usual defensive 4-5-1 and early on they forced chances. Ekkapoom burst through within minutes of the opening whistle, but hit a week finish, and a Todsapol header from a corner went inches over the bar midway through the half.
Thai Port played some attacking football initially but they lost momentum after 3 quick successive stoppages in play to treat the injured Worawut.
BG would have been disappointed with their first half showing although the upped their game after the break. They dominated territory even if they never really tested Thai Port's 3rd choice keeper Narong.
As the game was heading for extra time, the contest notably livened up. Jacob Aikhionbare could have scored a late winner when he was clear through but he preferred to fall in the box rather than shoot. The ball incidentally fell nicely for Sarawut yet he shot wide. In injury time, Sarayoot twice made Narong pull off saves.
The game went into extra time and within a couple of minutes BG broke the deadlock. A long corner from the right was headed back across the goal and Glass' captain, Amnaj, nodded in the knock back.
Thai Port never looked like getting back into the contest and the game was wrapped up near the end of the extra period when Sarayoot netted a rebound after Peter Lang's shot had rebounded off the bar.
From Thai Port's point of view the opening half hour was encouraging, but they seemed to lack ideas once their creative period had ended. The absence of options from the bench also didn't help matters.
As for Bangkok Glass, they'll be happy with the result despite playing a bit negative in the opening period. Overall they probably deserved to advance to the next round, but they'll know they have to play better if they want to beat Muangthong next week.
Attendance: I thought I heard 5,400 but I could be wrong
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Army Utd 2-1 Buriram FC
Army United beat Buriram FC 2-1 to progress to the 5th round (I think) of the FA Cup.
The game was played in soaking wet conditions and in all fairness either side could have won the tie.
As is obligatory at this time of year in Bangkok, the capital city had it's regular teatime downpour, and it had many wondering whether or not the cup tie would go ahead. Thankfully, by the time the game kicked off at 7pm, the main storm had passed. Nevertheless, heavy drizzle was to ensure inside the Royal Thai Army stadium for the entire 90 minutes.
There were no puddles evident on the pitch at kick off time, but as soon as play commenced, there were splashes every time the ball was played along the deck. Under the circumstances, both sides coped well and it was an entertaining spectacle despite the sodden pitch.
The opening goal came in the 58th minute. A cross from the right from Tatree squirmed out of of Buriram's keeper's hands, straight onto the head of Leandro, and the Brazilian duly opened the scoring.
Within a minute the Lava were level when an outswinging free-kick was headed back across the goal for central defender, Chalermpong, to head Buriram level.
Buriram probably looked the more likely to win after their goal as they held the bulk of possession. Army Utd were content to sit back and hope that lone striker Leandro could provide something on the counter attack.
With about 15 minutes left, Army Utd made a couple of offensive substitutions. Their attacking decision paid off when a long corner found Sarawut unmarked at the right-hand side of the box. His low shock sneaked into the bottom corner of the goal to give the home side the lead with about 8 minutes left on the clock.
The Gentlemen Rangers held out to book a 5th round home tie with current FA Cup holders, Chonburi.
As I said earlier, it was a game that could have gone either way, and I must give credit to the referee for doing a good job of officiating the game in difficult conditions. Many refs have come under criticism lately, but the man in the middle tonight did a good job.
Attendance: 3,084
The game was played in soaking wet conditions and in all fairness either side could have won the tie.
As is obligatory at this time of year in Bangkok, the capital city had it's regular teatime downpour, and it had many wondering whether or not the cup tie would go ahead. Thankfully, by the time the game kicked off at 7pm, the main storm had passed. Nevertheless, heavy drizzle was to ensure inside the Royal Thai Army stadium for the entire 90 minutes.
There were no puddles evident on the pitch at kick off time, but as soon as play commenced, there were splashes every time the ball was played along the deck. Under the circumstances, both sides coped well and it was an entertaining spectacle despite the sodden pitch.
The opening goal came in the 58th minute. A cross from the right from Tatree squirmed out of of Buriram's keeper's hands, straight onto the head of Leandro, and the Brazilian duly opened the scoring.
Within a minute the Lava were level when an outswinging free-kick was headed back across the goal for central defender, Chalermpong, to head Buriram level.
Buriram probably looked the more likely to win after their goal as they held the bulk of possession. Army Utd were content to sit back and hope that lone striker Leandro could provide something on the counter attack.
With about 15 minutes left, Army Utd made a couple of offensive substitutions. Their attacking decision paid off when a long corner found Sarawut unmarked at the right-hand side of the box. His low shock sneaked into the bottom corner of the goal to give the home side the lead with about 8 minutes left on the clock.
The Gentlemen Rangers held out to book a 5th round home tie with current FA Cup holders, Chonburi.
As I said earlier, it was a game that could have gone either way, and I must give credit to the referee for doing a good job of officiating the game in difficult conditions. Many refs have come under criticism lately, but the man in the middle tonight did a good job.
Attendance: 3,084
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