Match Report
9 points and 4 places separated them: Mahasarakham United 8th with 45, Nongbua Pitchaya FC 4th with 54. Recent form told a different story for Mahasarakham United: only 18th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 8th. Against a league average of 1.38 goals per team per game, Mahasarakham United ran at 1.38 scored and 1.24 conceded, Nongbua Pitchaya FC at 1.74 and 1.74.
Nongbua Pitchaya FC had been beaten in three straight games.
Mahasarakham Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 4,535. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Nongbua Pitchaya FC led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Mahasarakham United: Sajjaporn Tumsuwan (87') · Nongbua Pitchaya FC: Jardel Capistrano (32'), Caio Tailândia (75'), Thanawut Phochai (86')
Key stats
Possession: Mahasarakham United 68% · Nongbua Pitchaya FC 32% · Total shots: 22-7 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 12-2