A trip to support Prachuap FC

[Big Boy]

I was watching Chonburi vs Buriram this evening, and saw your centre forward score for Chonburi. Have you replaced him? If you haven't, that's exactly the mistake Ratchaburi made during last season's mid-term.

[buksida]

Yeah they replaced Caion and now we have nobody decent up front, our new French striker Mendy didn't do much on his debut.

The first half we played very well and went forward aggressively. The second half was like watching a different team, almost as if they didn't want to win. Disappointing.

[Big Boy]

Congratulations to Prachuap on reaching the Toyota League Cup seme-finals.

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[Big Boy]

Semi-Final Draw has been made. Prachuap have drawn the short straw, and are placed in the micro stadium - tickets will be hard to get I would imagine.

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[Big Boy]

Well guys, I guess congratulations are in order - you're in da final:

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[Big Boy]

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[buksida]

Better than our recent league performance though we have no chance of beating Buriram, I don't think we're allowed to win that one!

[Big Boy]

You are probably correct, Buriram will probably have bought the ref. However, if they haven't, Buriram are nowhere near the team they were last season. They have lost a few decent players, not least Diogo, and are struggling to rebuild. If it's purely down to the football, either side has a decent chance.

[Big Boy]

Looks as though Prachuap will be deserted in 2 weeks time - great support guys.

[Big Boy]

Congratulations guys

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[buksida]

Superb result, we were outplayed for the second half but managed to hold them off.

Amazing to think that just a few years ago we were watching Prachuap in division two playing Chumphon!

[Big Boy]

Last league game of the season this evening. You're at home to my team, Ratchaburi, so I'll be there.

My honest opinion, with Ratchaburi's mid season strengthening, Prachuap shouldn't be on the same pitch. However, Ratchaburi totally outplayed Prachuap at Mitr Phol, but Prachuap won with their only shot of the match.

It's end of season, and both teams are safe, but Ratchaburi are desperate for the win. They need to maintain their current league position. If they drop just 1 place, victory in next week's Chang FA Cup Final will see them fail to qualify for Asia next season. So it shouldn't be the usual end of season bore, with both teams thinking more about their forthcoming holiday. Ratchaburi are coming for 3 points.

[Big Boy]

I guess you played your reserves as well. I enjoyed the game, but the football quality was quite poor. We started with 4 1st team players, and finished with 6.

I was impressed with the improvements that had been going on, re-vamped training pitch, seating on the popular side, 2 new sections of Meccano seating. Of course, it's another Provincial Stadium, so everybody is a mile from the pitch, but they make the most of a bad job - not Prachuap's fault.

That hideous dummy hornets nest at the front of the ground - is that new, or have I just not noticed it before?

The important thing is we're both there for another season.

[buksida]

Unfortunately I didn't get to see the game as the rugby semi final took precedence and it wasn't aired on TV. Thought it was in the bag when we were 2 up but I guess you guys stepped up the game in the second half so a good away result.

Looking forward to next season and glad to see a new champion this year.

[Big Boy]

Yes, we brought a proper player onto the pitch - 2 actually in the 2nd half. Having said that, it was disgraceful, travelling all that way to watch what I presume to have been 2 reserve sides, but it usually happens for the last match when neither team is in danger. As I said, I still enjoyed it.

A nice touch with the free ice lollies though :laugh:

I confused the hell out of the police by arriving in a car with Prachuap plates, trying to get into the away supporters car park. They just couldn't understand why a Ratchaburi supporter would live in Prachuap Kiri Khan. I was literally driving in circles around the car park.