Muangthong United F.C. / ReplayThai Premier League – Match 12
Jakkraphan Pornsai is the hero of the evening as Muangthong United grab the equalizer in the 89th minute and earn their first ever point at I-Mobile stadium!
On vacation, so more to follow eventually…
Highlights:
Thai Premier League – Match 12
Kick-off at I-Moblie Stadium on Wednesday, May 30th at 19:00.
There’s no rest for Muangthong United yet this week as the team moves on from last year’s TPL Runners-up to last year’s TPL Champions. MTU will look to upset the defending champs on their home soil as Buriram start to catch up in TPL action after finishing last in Group H of the AFC Champions League.
Buriram United have played only 7 TPL games so far this season, and sit in 4th place with 17 points. Just how much the 6 extra games from AFC Champions League has worn on the Thunder Castle will be on display tomorrow night, with Muangthong United on a 5 game winning streak and hungry for the upset.
Buriram were fortunate not to have drawn their last game at Leo Stadium. Luck wasn’t on the side of Bangkok Glass when their shot crossed the goal line but wasn’t awarded.
Previous Meetings:
Thai F.A. Cup: MTU 0-1 BR (a.e.t.)
TPL 2011: MTU 0-0 BR, BR 1-0 MTU
TPL 2010: MTU 0-0 BR, BR 1-0 MTU
TPL 2009: MTU 1-0 BR, BR 2-0 MTU
League Rank:
Muangthong United: (TPL) – 1st – 27 points (11 games played)
Buriram United: (TPL) – 4th – points (7 games played)
Current Form:
Muangthong United: W/W/W/W/W
- Last Match: Muangthong United 2-0 Chonburi F.C.
Buriram United: W/W/D/D/W
- Last Match: Bangkok Glass 1-2 Buriram United
In the 80th minute this happened inside Chonburi’s penalty area:
Screenshot:
The Laws of the Game:
“A penalty kick is awarded if any of the above ten offences is committed by a player inside his own penalty area, irrespective of the position of the ball, provided it is in play.”
… the offenses being:
“A direct free kick is awarded to the opposing team if a player commits any of the following seven offences in a manner considered by the referee to be careless, reckless or using excessive force:
So, penalty or not?
Thai Premier League – Match 11
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Goals: [MTU] Mario (83′), Choeichiu (89′)
INCREDIBLE!!
Muangthong United defeat Chonburi F.C. in front of a packed and seething SCG Stadium despite the unfortunate loss of Teerasil Dangda early in the first half to a foot injury.
The action was tense and careful. Chonburi were content with a defensive strategy, waiting to pounce on a Muangthong mistake. MTU passed and pressed cautiously, with both teams having decent chances. The Sharks came dangerously close to earning the go-ahead goal a number of times.
The second half was more of the same. Chances came and went, and the referee waved off more than a few calls for fouls and handballs from MTU. Chonburi also narrowly missed heading home an own goal.
Muangthong mounted pressure with the crowd really feeling like the 12th man. I’ve rarely heard an SCG crowd as focused on a match as tonight. Finally, MTU won a free kick outside the box on the right. Mario somehow bends it around the keeper and SCG Stadium explodes like a firecracker packed with 2 years worth of frustration.
Chonburi press forward for the equalizing goal, finally creating space for Muangthong to exploit. A cross from Thonglao jostles around in the box before being laid off to Choeichiu, who buries it past the keeper.
Giving credit where it’s due, Chonburi didn’t resort to diving or time wasting this time around. (Although who knows what would have happened had they taken the lead.)
Match Report: Official Site [Thai]: (Here)
Highlights:
Thai Premier League – Match 11
Kick-off at SCG Stadium on May 27th at 18:30.
I still remember when a disgraceful Chonburi FC team dove and fouled their way to victory against MTU in the Thai League Cup Quarterfinal. The embellishing and time wasting was sickening:
*See 6:15 when the Chonburi keeper falls to the ground, yet no one touches him.
These are the villains of the TPL in my book, and with the Incredulous Shark’s effort split between the AFC Cup and the TPL, Muangthong have as good a chance as ever at 3 points and some sweet revenge.
Muangthong United take the field tonight with an unbeaten run in the TPL so far this season. In four straight wins they have outscored their opponents 10 to 3. While recent history might not be on the Qilins side, a new coach, a revamped playing style, and faces both new and familiar will be what Chonburi have to contend with tonight at SCG.
Previous Meetings:
TPL 2011: MTU 1-2 CFC, CFC 1-1 MTU
Thai League Cup: MTU 2-3 CFC (Agg.) (Away & Home)
Kor Royal Cup 2011: MTU 1-2 CFC
Thai FA Cup 2010: MTU 1-2 CFC
TPL 2010: MTU 4-1 CFC, CFC 0-0 MTU
TPL 2009: MTU 1-1 CFC, CFC 2-5 MTU
League Rank:
Muangthong United: (TPL) – 1st – 24 points (10 games played)
Chonburi F.C.: (TPL) – 6th – 15 points (8 games played)
Current Form:
Muangthong United: D/W/W/W/W
- Last Match: Wuachon United 1-4 Muangthong United
Chonburi F.C.: W/D/W/L/W
- Last Match: Chonburi F.C. 1-0 Wuachon United
Thai Premier League – Match 10
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While I was on vacation with family and friends, MTU beat Wuachon United (formerly Buriram FC) 1-4 in Songkhla. Braces from Dangda and Mario sealed the deal.
Muangthong now move 5 points clear of 2nd place Bangkok Glass with a game in hand heading into an important match-up at home against Chonburi F.C. on Sunday.
Match Reports: Official Site [Thai] – (Here)
Highlights:
Thai Premier League – Match 9
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Goals:[MTU] Buntao (52′); Dangda (80′); [AU] ??? (47′)
After falling behind 0-1 in the 47th minute, Muangthong United fought back to victory against a fast but thuggish Army United squad.
The game was extremely physical, with 8 yellow cards and a red to Army’s Thongbai in the 89th. There should have been more cards to Army players for conniving shoves and aggression behind the referee’s back, but the officiating was sporadic in trying to keep the game in order.
Match Reports:
Highlights: (Watch around 4:00, 8:15, 10:50, and 12:50 for some thuggery…)
Thai Premier League – Match 9
Kick-off at SCG Stadium on May 13th at 18:00.
Muangthong United will be lining up under the spotlights this Sunday night against Army United, a team that they haven’t managed to defeat for over two seasons.
The Red & Black are on a recent run of good form; three wins and two draws in their last 5 matches, including a road win against a tough Osotspa Saraburi side. Army United comes to SCG Satdium off of a recent home win against AFC Cup Group G winners Chonburi F.C., and will look to remain as one of the TPL thorns in Muangthong’s side.
Previous Meetings:
TPL 2011: MTU 1-1 AU, AU 3-0 MTU
TPL 2010: MTU 3-3 AU, AU 2-2 MTU
TPL 2009: MTU 3-0 AU, AU 1-0 MTU
League Rank:
Muangthong United: (TPL) – 1st – 18 points (8 games played)
Army United: (TPL) – 7th – 12 points (8 games played)
Current Form:
Muangthong United: D/W/D/W/W
- Last Match: Osotspa Saraburi 1-2 Muangthong United
Army United: D/L/D/L/W
- Last Match: Army United 1-0 Chonburi F.C.
Thai Premier League – Match 8
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Goals: [MTU] Mario (35′); Choeichiu (83′) [OSO] ??? (45′)
While I was away on vacation, Muangthong United were putting in the effort Saturday night to defeat M-150 Osotspa Saraburi. This away fixture was the scene of their 5-1 loss last season, but a late 35 yard bomb from Pichitphong Choeichiu ensured revenge and a full 3 points out of the trip to Saraburi Province.
Match Report: Official Site [Thai]: (Here)
Highlights:
Thai Premier League – Match 7
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Goals: [MTU] Dangda (25′, 88′)
A Teerasil Dangda brace helped MTU earn a full 3 points at home against a fighting BBCU side that looked threatening all the way to the final whistle.
Match Report: Official Site [Thai]: (Here)
Highlights:
