PANUWAT STEERS CHONBURI OVER I AM SPORT

BANGKOK (7 April 2009) – Thai international Panuwat Janta steered his Chonburi Bluewave side to a crucial 2-1 win over I AM Sport in a top of the table clash to retake the leadership in the Thai Futsal League 2009 over the weekend.

Following a first-half deadlock, it was I AM Sport who first made the score sheet when Francisco Jackson found the back of the net in the 27th minute.

But two minutes later, Panuwat found the equaliser before grabbing the winner two minutes to the end to send Chonburi to the top of the standings as I AM Sport slipped to third.

TOT FC on the other hand, went on a rampage when they beat Rattana Bundit University 6-3 to strengthen their position on second.

The scorers for TOT were Aryanejad Mahmoud in the 18th minute, Sermphan Khumthinkeaw (19th), Wachara Lepaijit (28th), Natawut Kongnimit (37th and 39th) and Natapun Namboonmee (38th).

Royal Thai Navy improved to fourth at the table when they slammed Sripatum 10-3 as defending champions Port Authority of Thailand got the better of Bangkok Glass 4-2.

CURRENT THAI PREMIER LEAGUE 2009 STANDINGS

1. CHONBURI BLUE WAVE 15pts (+20)

2. TOT 13pts (+8)

3. I AM SPORT 13pts (+5)

4. ROYAL THAI NAVY632133171611

5. CAT TELECOM 11pts (+3)

6. SURATTHANI LIGHTNING SHRIMP 10pts (+8)

7. BANGKOK GLASS 8pts (+3)

8. RATTANA BUNDIT UNIVERSITY 6pts (-5)

9. BANGKOK 5pts (-2)

10. PORT AUTHORITY OF THAILAND 5pts (-3)

11. NONTHABURI 3pts (-13)