Buriram stretch lead to six points

Buriram stretch lead to six points

Buriram United extended their lead in the Thai Premier League to six points after a 1-0 win at Insee Police United on Wednesday night.

Buriram midfielder Kai Hirano, right, is chased by Insee Police forward Surachart Sareepim.

Filipino Javier Patino scored the winner for the Thunder Castle after 62 minutes at Thammasat Stadium.

After 19 matches, Buriram have 47 points, six ahead of defending champions SCG Muang Thong United who have a game in hand. Chonburi FC are third on 35 points.

In yesterday's only match, both sides played entertaining football and squandered several chances in the first half.

Brazilian midfielder Felipe Ferreira saw his long-range drive saved by Buriram goalkeeper Sivaruk Terdsungnoen after seven minutes.

In the 20th minute, Police midfielder Pinyo Inpinit went clear with only Sivaruk to beat but he disappointingly sent his shot wide.

The visitors went ahead after 62 minutes when Sompop Nilwong's poor clearance allowed Patino to tap in the loose ball.

Police midfielder Assaming Mae was sent off after 74 minutes for a second bookable offence.

However, the home team should have earned a point in the final moments when a Buriram defender cleared Michael Murcy's header from his goal.

Replays showed the ball had already crossed the line.

STANDINGS!

P! W! D! L! Gf ! Ga! Pts!

Buriram ! 19! 14 ! 5 ! 0 ! 45 ! 14 ! 47!

Muang Thong ! 18 ! 13 ! 2 ! 3 ! 31 !15! 41!

Chonburi ! 18 ! 10 !5 ! 3 ! 30! 19 ! 35!

Suphanburi ! 18! 9! 6! 3! 25 ! 13 ! 33!

BEC ! 18 ! 7 ! 6 ! 5 ! 26 ! 25 ! 27!

Songkhla ! 19 ! 7 ! 6 ! 6 ! 23! 23! 27!

Bkk Glass ! 18 !7 ! 5 ! 6 ! 18 ! 17 ! 26!

Army !18! 7! 4! 7! 27 ! 21 ! 25!

Osotspa! 18 ! 6 ! 7 ! 5 ! 20 !23 !25!

TOT SC ! 18 ! 6 ! 6 ! 6 ! 17! 22! 24!

Chainat ! 18! 5 !7 !6 !19 ! 19 ! 22!

Police ! 18 ! 5! 7! 7! 16 !20 !22!

Ratchaburi ! 18 ! 3 ! 7 ! 8 ! 14! 18! 16!

Bkk Utd ! 18! 4 ! 4 ! 10 ! 22 ! 36 ! 16!

S Songkhram ! 18 ! 2 !7 !9 !10 ! 18 ! 13!

Chiang Rai ! 18 ! 1! 8! 9! 13! 24! 11!

Pattaya ! 18 !3 ! 1 ! 14 ! 16 ! 38 ! 10!

Si Sa Ket ! 3 !0 ! 1 ! 2 ! 1 ! 5 ! 1!

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