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So the TPL stuttered back to life again this weekend and showed it has lost none of its ability to appeal, surprise and make us a laugh. In fact, all three attributes were in abundance at the PAT stadium where the match between Pattaya and Thai Port was meant to be played behind closed doors after crowd trouble between the two sets of fans. Those doors weren’t particularly well shut though, as despite the claims of other media outlets, there was a sizeable crowd on hand to see Pattaya...
1 year ago
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Well, OK, Thailand might not have won but their 2-2 draw was enough for the Elephants to make it through their World Cup Qualifying second round tie against Palestine in the West Bank. Winnie Schaefer’s men went into the second leg with a slender 1-0 lead after the first leg in Buriram, but that lead was wiped out after just a couple of minutes as Murad Alyan put the hosts right back in contention. Credit to Thailand, though; they held their nerve in the bearpit-like atmosphere to...
1 year ago
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Just a quick reminder that Thailand face a tough task today, if they want to move one step closer to qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil in 2014. They are currently over in the West Bank preparing for the second leg of their qualifying match against Palestine. Thailand lead 1-0 after the home tie in Buriram but it's going to be a tricky fixture, made even trickier by the fact that they will be playing on an artificial pitch in front of a fanatical crowd - remember this is only the...
1 year ago
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It was a case of same old story for the Thai National team despite playing their first international match up at the swanky new I-Mobile stadium in Buriram. A number of missed chances, including a late penalty by Suchao Nutnum that hit the woodwork, mean Thailand now hold a slender 1-0 advantage over Palestine ahead of the second leg. That match is set to take place in the West Bank on Thursday and the Thais will face the added disadvantage of having to play on an artificial pitch.
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1 year ago
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Though some would argue differently the really big match this weekend takes place at the new i-Mobile Stadium in Buriram when Thailand host Palestine in the second round, first leg of 2014 World Cup qualifying. It’s the first competitive match for new head coach Winnie Schaefer. A win, preferably by at least a two-goal margin, is crucial as the Elephants have to play the second leg in Palestine next Thursday, and historically they really don’t travel well. Earlier this year, the...
1 year ago
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Still no TPL or Division 1 action (and TPL Chief Dr Vichit said this week that the restart of the season may well be pushed back another week to the first weekend of August. League Cup 2nd leg fixtures have already been moved to August 3rd) so just one FA Cup match for fans in the capital, but a whole programme of Regional League fixtures as usual. In the cup, on Sunday – and we admit it just barely qualifies as a Bangkok and vicinity club – Rajpracha of Division 1 welcome Sisaket...
1 year ago
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As the Thai Premier League takes an extended break, we decided to take a look at some alternative footy action courtesy of the Bangkok & Vicinity Division of the Regional League. With games either free or as little as B20, the Regional League offers an affordable and regular alternative to the TPL and Division 1. No long breaks here: matches are played every weekend and quite often on Friday and Monday nights too. Most importantly of the sixteen teams in the division, twelve play in Bangkok...
1 year ago
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All games start at 6pm
For some reason the FA Cup third round fixtures are spread throughout July with the first batch taking place this weekend. The stand out fixture for fans in Bangkok is at the PAT Stadium where Thai Port host Bangkok Glass. Both teams will view the FA Cup as a good chance of silverware this year but one must bow out in Khlong Toey on Sunday. No second leg; no replay. A big crowd and intense atmosphere are expected, particularly as Port’s home games are now able to...
1 year ago
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As the transfer window looks set to swing shut, it is looking likely that one big-name foreign signing will be arriving in the TPL. The club is Muangthong United and the player is former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler. Several reliable sources claim that the unattached 36-year-old Liverpudlian will sign a four-month pay-as-you-play contract. Muangthong have recently got their hands burnt with foreign players Berkant Göktan and Toni Kallio but appear willing to risk losing face...
1 year ago
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Newin Gets His Way
Last Friday, Buriram PEA chairman Newin Chidchob requested that the upcoming World Cup Qualifier on July 23rd be played at the new i-Mobile Stadium in Buriram as the stadium is, according to the PEA supremo, the most suitable venue in Thailand to host international football matches at present. Sure enough, it now seems that the game will be played at the i-Mobile. We’re all for playing international matches outside of the capital – they usually attract much higher...
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