Thai football fans in trophy match clash
Bangkok Post: 21 Feb 2010
Violence mars King's Trophy matchFans injured after clashes triggered by Port supporters who invade pitch
Violence marred the King's Trophy match between Thai Premier League champions Muang Thong United and FA Cup winners Thai Port at Supachalasai stadium yesterday.Several people were injured after clashes triggered by Port supporters who threw firecrackers and objects on to the pitch after Muang Thong scored their second goal.
Play was stopped when Muang Thong were leading 2-0 as Port refused to resume play to shoulder responsibility for the incident. The competition itself was also hit by harsh tackles.
The Kirins were declared the winners in the traditional match before the new season starts between the league and Cup champions. The new league season kicks off on March 13.
The match was played before His Majesty the King's representative. After a scoreless draw in the first half, Muang Thong went ahead in the 66th minute after new signing Kone Mohamed of Ivory Coast found the net.
Port then piled pressure on the league champions but Muang Thong goalkeeper Kawin Thamasatchanan was in good form.
Ten minutes before time, Muang Thong got their second goal when Dagno Siaka headed the ball home from close range.
Port fans then invaded the pitch and seized a Muang Thong flag prompting their fans to go on to the pitch to fight with Port supporters.
Several people were hospitalised.
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