League Play-Off

Na Duang Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kamthorn Patakun kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tharin Borvornpattarakomol in the 5th minute of play forced Na Duang's goalkeeper Chatchai Onsang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kamthorn Patakun in the 7th minute of play forced Bang Khu Raut's goalkeeper Narongsak Inlao to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Na Duang's Chatchai Onsang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tharin Borvornpattarakomol in the 11th minute of play. Tharin Borvornpattarakomol fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chatchai Onsang having to interfere. 16 minutes into the match, Tharin Borvornpattarakomol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Chatchai Onsang. Na Duang's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Tharin Borvornpattarakomol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Tharadorn Hamslamad hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. After 20 minutes, Chitpon Kulapipatrat mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bang Khu Raut and the Na Duang players grew even worse after the yellow card. 21 minutes into the match, Nopparat Tangtammajit dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Narongsak Inlao, 1-1. Adithep Bootracha's late challenge caught a Na Duang's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Adithep Bootracha helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Na Duang booed when Bang Khu Raut was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adithep Bootracha didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 27th minute of the match Nattaphong Wichachai sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Narongsak Inlao skillfully saved the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Na Duang's goal looked a bit too open when Tharin Borvornpattarakomol came free, but Chatchai Onsang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tharin Borvornpattarakomol in the 33rd minute of play forced Na Duang's goalkeeper Chatchai Onsang to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Nopparat Tangtammajit had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 38 played minutes Bang Khu Raut got a freekick which was hit by Tharadorn Hamslamad. Kamthorn Patakun struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Narongsak Inlao didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Na Duang. If Kamthorn Patakun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Tharin Borvornpattarakomol made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Na Duang's Kamthorn Patakun nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Narongsak Inlao made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Kamthorn Patakun's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Narongsak Inlao read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. In the 64th minute, Kamthorn Patakun got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Bang Khu Raut's Narongsak Inlao played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nopparat Tangtammajit in the 66th minute of play. Narongsak Inlao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kamthorn Patakun in the 67th minute of play. A hard shot 71 in the game by Phomvit Tongjun from a close distance when the talented Chatchai Onsang managed to make a qualified save. Na Duang's players were relieved. Wijai Chaysri hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Phomvit Tongjun recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Chatchai Onsang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tharin Borvornpattarakomol in the 75th minute of play. Chatchai Onsang made an important save on a dangerous shot by Phomvit Tongjun in the 83rd minute. Nopparat Tangtammajit fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Narongsak Inlao having to interfere. Nopparat Tangtammajit sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 94 played minutes Bang Khu Raut got a freekick which was hit by Adithep Bootracha. After taking down the ball on Na Duang's corner Sahas Boonma fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Narongsak Inlao quite easily take care of the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Bang Khu Raut players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Na Duang.