1. Chonburi started well and dominated the first 15-20 minutes. After that the game evened out with both teams having chances, although neither goalkeeper was tested more than a couple of times during the match. MTU visibly tired towards the end of the game, and ran into injury problems, moving Natapol striker in extra-time, and were down to 10 men when Chonburi scored the winner. Overall Chonburi were the better side, and could have won in 90 mins had their option-taking been better.
The atmosphere was good, although there were surprisingly large sections of empty seats, even with a large contingent of Port fans who seemed to think it was their day.
by Wolfman
2. I wasn't at the final, but I managed to watch it on Channel 7. Despite the constant interruptions for adverts, it was still an enjoyable game to watch on TV. The action was end to end and either team could have won it on the day. The talking point of the match has to be Pipob's two-footed challenge in extra time that was only deemed a yellow card by the referee. In most leagues around the world, it would have been a straight red. It was a horrible challange that could have broken Choeichiu's leg. Fortunately there was no damage done to the Muangthong midfielder.
To rub salt in the wounds of the tiring Muangthong, Pipob scored the winner with four minutes left to play. However we should take nothing away from the Sharks. They've had a good season and if it wasn't for them, the TPL would have been a one horse race last season. The kept battling and pushed Muangthong right until the end. Congratulations to Chonburi for winning the FA Cup. I hope you can build on it and come back stronger in 2011.
by BKK73
3. A well deserved victory from Chonburi in a match that lived up to the fanfare. Well done to the FA for co-ordinating the event professionally which ensured another step forward for Thai Football. by Nigel from www.thaileaguefootball.com 4. It was the final Thai football wanted and probably needed too. Muang Thong United v Chonburi, the two best teams in the country over the last two seasons going head to head at the Supachalasai.
The league games between the two never seemed to produce a fair reflection of one or both of the teams for whatever reason, so this was our best chance to see them both go at it in Thailand's show-piece match. Watching on the TV never gives the same impression as being there, but the atmosphere seemed very good and the colour provided by both sets of fans was very impressive. The pitch also looked in decent condition.
So far so good, if an outsider was watching this, surely they'd have a good impression of Thai football. But of course all of that means nothing if the important element, the actual match itself, was a turgid affair with players chucking themselves to the ground and terrible and inconsistent officiating. As a neutral, I wasn't too fussed who actually won the match, I was just hoping for a good game without one of the many 'Thai moments' we have seen at various times in Thai football.
So, the game itself wasn't quite as good as I hoped, although there wasn't too much wrong with it either. I guess it could have done with a few more goal scoring opportunities. The better ones that there were, mostly fell to Chonburi. The best team on the day won through, which was good to see. However, there was a controversy as Pibob who scored the winner with penalties just around the corner. 10 or so minutes earlier, he should have seen a straight red for a terrible and dangerous tackle on Pichipong. That apart, the referee had a decent game.
All in all, Chonburi will be ecstatic, Muang Thong will be disappointed, but I think Thai football in general will be very happy and somewhat proud of this event.
by Andy from www.bangkokglassfc.webs.com
5. What a great day that was. Fantastic on field performance from the boys in blue, only surpassed by the off-field performance of the fans. Great support, great victory.
by Tim (Chonburi fan)
6. Chonburi, everyone's second favourite Thai team, have won the FA Cup, defeating Thai Premier League champions Muang Thong United 2-1 in the final. Despite their proud traditions and their penchant for young players, Chonburi had failed to win any trophies over the last couple of years. So ending that drought will mean a lot to their fans. I'm sure that they would rather have the opprobrium of rival fans if it meant a bit more silver to be polished.
by Antony from www.jakartacasual.blogspot.com
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