Dateline 15th November 2015
NRFC 1 Chonburi Sharks 0
The evening began with a respectful moment of silence pre
match as a tribute to the dead and injured of the Paris massacre.
In front of a decent
and enthusiastic crowd (around 18-20 000 I would guess) – including a splendid following
for the men in white, the game commenced.
The hosts had the majority of possession and passed the ball
well in the early stages with plenty of movement. The Sharks spurned a couple
of early chances with a dramatic goal line clearance in the 17th
minute keeping the score goalless.
Both teams traded chances in an entertaining opening half with
Adido, being preferred as starter to Lee Tuck, looking dangerous for the home
team and Thiago Cunha representing a major threat for the visitors.
An entertaining but goalless first half with both teams
trying to play attractive football. In my opinion one of the best halves of football
played by the Swatcats this season.
In the second half the visitors defended effectively and
looked dangerous on the break. Both sides continued to play good football
although the game clearly needed a goal or two to liven it up. The second half
yielded few chances with both defences able to neutralize their opponents.
Swatcats ended with a flourish and were rewarded with a
winner from Lindemann in the 92nd minute.
I think on reflection a fair result between two decent footballing
teams with the Swatcats reeling in their big fish opponents and poor fin-ishing
thwarting the Chonburi outfit
As a side note, Did anyone else think that the opposing players
were very friendly towards each other tonight – lots of smiles , backslapping
and exchanges of shirts – maybe both sides fancied a draw!!!
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