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Ban Mea Larm Stadium
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 6500, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ekkachai Khotchasing took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd match minute, ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matt Benton to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's Ignazio Becerro got a free kick in the 7th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Huang Xiong in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Trakarn Saedan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 11 minutes into the match, ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's goal looked a bit too open when Ekkachai Khotchasing came free, but Hamed Velidović reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's Huang Xiong in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ban Mea Larm's goalie prevented a goal. Adinan Kaewduangta kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. The supporters of ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ booed when Ban Mea Larm was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kittinan Cheepang didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Huang Xiong's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Trakarn Saedan was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Ban Mea Larm's Trakarn Saedan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Huang Xiong in the 24th minute of play. Kittinan Cheepang hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Ban Mea Larm defense, Huang Xiong kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Trakarn Saedan. The Ban Mea Larm fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Trakarn Saedan should have stopped the shot. When ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's Huang Xiong in 31 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Trakarn Saedan guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. After a defensive mix-up in Ban Mea Larm's zone, Huang Xiong stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Trakarn Saedan came out of the goal and Huang Xiong tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thapanapong Boonsermthaweechok hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Huang Xiong charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Huang Xiong the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Ban Mea Larm booed when ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Huang Xiong didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

After 55 minutes Ban Mea Larm's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Thanan Javaus who took care of the corner kick. Thanan Javaus made a great header on ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's corner, it was just that Ban Mea Larm's Trakarn Saedan managed to reach the ball for a save. ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's Huang Xiong was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 57th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Trakarn Saedan was a little too slow when Huang Xiong got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 61st minute. The score was now 1-3. Arthit Thamsathian charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Arthit Thamsathian the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Huang Xiong's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Trakarn Saedan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Matt Benton during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Matt Benton hit a great ball. Kittinan Cheepang kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. Huang Xiong could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Trakarn Saedan made a huge save. The corner ended in Thanan Javaus almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Ban Mea Larm's Trakarn Saedan did a great save. Trakarn Saedan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Huang Xiong in the 88th minute of play. In the 89th minute, ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ's Huang Xiong fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Trakarn Saedan was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. Thanan Javaus kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Hamed Velidović showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ekkachai Khotchasing in the 93rd minute of the match. The ŦƗǤ€ŘŞ players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.