Match Report
2 points and 2 places separated them: Ayutthaya United 7th with 6, Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC 9th with 4. Ayutthaya United's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 7th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1 for Ayutthaya United and 1/1 for Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Defeat had followed defeat for Ayutthaya United — eight in succession. Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC entered with three wins in a row. Ayutthaya United had banked 0 of the last 15 points on offer; Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC, 12.
The head-to-head ledger counts 4 games: 2 Ayutthaya United wins, 1 for Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC, 1 draw, at 2.5 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 25% of the wins in this matchup. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 75% of the meetings.
The venue was Ayutthaya Stadium, with room for 6,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Ayutthaya United: Hyun-soo Hwang (8'), Ewerton (81') · Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC: Thanawat Suengchitthawon (43')
Key stats
Possession: Ayutthaya United 40% · Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC 60% · Total shots: 16-18 · On target: 7-6 · Corners: 3-10