We were without Ali G and Pongpat at the start – 2 very influential players this season. Relegation battles are never pretty to watch, and this was no exception. However, Hua Hin dug deep, and took away 3 valuable points from this relegation struggle. We are now just over a week away from the opening of the transfer window, where we hope to make a significant impact. We might not make a Champions League place, but we certainly hope to be at the right end of the table,
The first 15 minutes was a game with goalless draw written all over it. Eventually, Hua Hin took command, and Jirasuk sealed with a wonder goal. We’ll never know if it was an intended shot, and should be a contender for goal of the season, or whether it was a badly hit cross. We know what Jirasuk will claim though. At the end of the day, who cares? We’ve had our share of bad luck/referees this season. If lady luck has decided to give us a cheeky smile, let’s accept it with open arms.
Pathum Thani did not even threaten Wichan’s goal in the first half. All of the chances fell to Hua Hin.
Pathum Thani came out after the break determined to make a game of it until Ali G made an appearance in about the 60th minute. He made many menacing runs, and was eventually rewarded with a headed goal.
At 2 goals down, Pathum Thani were gifted a very soft goal from nothing. There was no danger, but the Hua Hin team, including Wichan seemed to step aside to give the visitors a free shot on goal, which they gratefully accepted. Game on.
The visitors could smell their 2nd point of the season, and went for broke. However, they left themselves wide open at the back. Unfortunately, Hua Hin missed chance after chance on the counter attack because they suddenly thought they were better than a team rooted at the bottom of t4. Instead of scoring the simple tap in, they went for the spectacular, which they weren’t good enough to execute – very disappointing. We were pleased to hear that final whistle, and secure 3 points.
For probably the first time this season, a decent sized crowd gathered in or close to Zone C to clap the players off. Today was such a happy occasion – hopefully this marks a return to the good old days.
