PHUKET: Star Phuket striker Dudu scored an equaliser from a free kick to give Phuket FC a vital 1-1 draw away tonight.
The Brazilian's goal at the 45-minute mark kept Phuket in the hunt for promotion from Division One this season, and an enthralling tussle is developing with rivals.
With other teams yet to complete the tenth round, Phuket sits in fourth spot, one shy of the three top spots that will bring elevation to Premier league.
Phuket could have expected to beat Ayutthya FC tonight but the home team played as well as its fans expected and will probably rue the Dudu free kick.
Flying this season to away matches instead of catching a bus, Phuket FC has the morale, the conditioning and the support to provide Phuket fans with week-long anticipation and game-day excitement.
After 10 games, Phuket has managed four wins, five draws and a single loss for 12 goals for and eight against.
Dudu has become one of the division's most appealing players and a great drawcard for Phuket fans.
A large crowd can be expected at home at Surakul Stadium next Saturday when Phuket FC face Rayong FC.
On paper, Phuket stand a great chance of adding to their win-loss ratio. Rayong, yet to play this weekend, had no wins, five draws and four losses after nine rounds.
Round 10 Ayutthaya FC 1-1 Phuket FC
Round Nine Phuket FC 1-1 Singh Tarua FC
Round Eight Airforce 2-1 Phuket FC
Round Seven Phuket FC 1-0 Khon Khaen FC
Round Six Nakhom Pathom 0-0 Phuket FC
Round Five Phuket FC 1-0 Ratcha Navy FC
Round Four TTM Lopburi FC 0-1 Phuket FC
Round Three Phuket FC 3-1 Sriracha Suzuki FC
Round Two Phuket FC 2-2 Bangkok FC
Round One BB-CU FC 1-1 Phuket FC
The Brazilian's goal at the 45-minute mark kept Phuket in the hunt for promotion from Division One this season, and an enthralling tussle is developing with rivals.
With other teams yet to complete the tenth round, Phuket sits in fourth spot, one shy of the three top spots that will bring elevation to Premier league.
Phuket could have expected to beat Ayutthya FC tonight but the home team played as well as its fans expected and will probably rue the Dudu free kick.
Flying this season to away matches instead of catching a bus, Phuket FC has the morale, the conditioning and the support to provide Phuket fans with week-long anticipation and game-day excitement.
After 10 games, Phuket has managed four wins, five draws and a single loss for 12 goals for and eight against.
Dudu has become one of the division's most appealing players and a great drawcard for Phuket fans.
A large crowd can be expected at home at Surakul Stadium next Saturday when Phuket FC face Rayong FC.
On paper, Phuket stand a great chance of adding to their win-loss ratio. Rayong, yet to play this weekend, had no wins, five draws and four losses after nine rounds.
Phuket FC's Route to the Top: The Story So Far
Round 10 Ayutthaya FC 1-1 Phuket FC
Round Nine Phuket FC 1-1 Singh Tarua FC
Round Eight Airforce 2-1 Phuket FC
Round Seven Phuket FC 1-0 Khon Khaen FC
Round Six Nakhom Pathom 0-0 Phuket FC
Round Five Phuket FC 1-0 Ratcha Navy FC
Round Four TTM Lopburi FC 0-1 Phuket FC
Round Three Phuket FC 3-1 Sriracha Suzuki FC
Round Two Phuket FC 2-2 Bangkok FC
Round One BB-CU FC 1-1 Phuket FC
