Pattaya United broke their 3-game winless streak in the Thai Division 1 with a 2-1 away victory last weekend at Saraburi FC. The result raised the ‘Dolphins’ up to 12th place in the league standings on 16 points.
United took the lead in the 35th minute via a goal from Brazilian forward Andre Araujo and carried their advantage into the half-time break. The ‘Dolphins’ were caught napping immediately upon the restart however as Saraburi defender Suriyakan Chimjean connected with a cross from Ivorian Bernard Henry to make the score 1-1. United were not to be denied on this occasion though as Araujo restored their lead with just 13 minutes remaining in the match and the Pattaya team were able to hold out until the final whistle.
Pattaya United’s Pratran Senala (right) takes on Saraburi FC’s Korean defender Dai Min-Joo in their Thai division 1 fixture at the Saraburi Stadium, Saturday, May 31. (Photo courtesy Pattaya United)
Pattaya were due to take on league leaders Korat this past Wednesday and on Sunday, June 8, they have a home match against local rivals Siam Navy. Kick-off is scheduled for 4 p.m.
In the Premier division, Chonburi FC kept pace with the leading teams as they defeated Osotspa 2-1 at the Chonburi Stadium. The ‘Sharks’ now have 27 points from 15 games and lie 4 points behind joint leaders Muang Thong United and BEC Tero Sasana. Chonburi will play Bangkok United this coming Sunday.
