Late Equalizer by Trat Stuns Ratchaburi: Thai League 1 Match Report
Trat and Ratchaburi played out a 2-2 draw in Thai League 1, with a late goal by Jorge Fellipe denying Ratchaburi their fifth consecutive win. The hosts, Trat, coach Santi Chaiyaphuak was grateful for the point but acknowledged the team’s difficult position in the relegation zone.
Trat, currently in 15th place, are struggling to climb out of the relegation zone with only 18 points from 20 matches. On the other hand, Ratchaburi’s point helped them move to the fifth position with 28 points, overtaking Lamphun Warriors.
Coach Santi praised both teams for their performance, stating that they played good football and that the game was closely contested. He recognized Ratchaburi as a strong team, highlighting their recent winning streak.
Ratchaburi missed an early penalty, with Trat’s goalkeeper Thatpicha Auksonsri saving Tyronne del Pino’s spot-kick. Del Pino later redeemed himself by scoring the opening goal for Ratchaburi. Trat equalized through Daizo Horikoshi but Ratchaburi regained the lead with a goal from Korawich Tasa in the 90th minute.
However, Trat managed to salvage a point with an injury-time goal from Jorge Fellipe, securing only their sixth draw of the season. Despite the draw, Ratchaburi was left to rue missed opportunities that could have sealed the win.
As both teams look ahead, Trat focuses on improving their game to survive in the league, while Ratchaburi aims to maintain their form and continue climbing up the table. The match showcased the competitive nature of Thai League 1 and the determination of teams fighting for survival and success on the pitch.
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