Match Report
In the standings it was Pattani 3rd on 58 points, Mahasarakham United 8th on 45 — separated by 13. Mahasarakham United had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 8th in the table. Against a league average of 1.38 goals per team per game, Pattani ran at 1.44 scored and 1.32 conceded, Mahasarakham United at 1.38 and 1.24.
6 matches unbeaten backed Pattani's arrival, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Mahasarakham United had not lost in 5 games.
It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Pattani: Kirati Kaewnongdang (70'), Carlos Neto (65') · Mahasarakham United: Noppanon Kachaplayuk (56')
Key stats
Possession: Pattani 55% · Mahasarakham United 45% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 2-3