Bangkok United Salvages Draw Against BG Pathum United in Thai League 1
In a Thai League 1 match on Sunday night, Bangkok United was hit by injuries, leading to a 2-2 draw against BG Pathum United. Despite falling behind by two goals, the Angels managed to fight back and salvage a point on the road. Coach Totchtawan Sripan commended his team’s resilience, especially with key players like Manuel Tom Bihr, Vander Luis, and Mahmoud Eid sidelined.
The heavily rotated Bangkok United squad struggled against a well-prepared Pathum side in the first half. The hosts took the lead through Seydine N’Diaye and Danilo Alves early on, putting pressure on the visitors. However, Pokklaw A-Nan’s goal just before halftime sparked a comeback, with Wisarut Imura eventually grabbing the equalizer in the 70th minute.
Despite missing out on a potential win, Totchtawan expressed his satisfaction with the result given the circumstances. He highlighted the team’s effort in creating chances and acknowledged Pathum’s tactical choices, including fielding four specialist center backs.
In other league fixtures, Chonburi secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Sukhothai thanks to a hat-trick from Willian Lira. The win lifted Chonburi out of the relegation zone, providing a much-needed boost in their fight for survival. Additionally, Ratchaburi edged out Uthai Thai with a 1-0 win, powered by Jonathan Khemdee’s decisive goal in the 59th minute.
As the race for the Thai League 1 title intensifies, Bangkok United will look to regroup and recover from their injury woes to mount a strong challenge in the upcoming fixtures. With the league standings constantly shifting, every point gained becomes crucial in the pursuit of domestic glory.
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