The Thais dominated the first half, mounting repeated attacks on Geylang’s defense. It took a last-minute clearance in this instance to deny the Thais a shot at goal. (Photo 3 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Siddiq Durimi (Geylang #20, GK) successfully intercepts this corner to prevent Itthiphol Nonsiri (Thai Port #28, Captain) from scoring. Standing in for injured keeper Yazid, Siddiq did well in the first half, shutting out Thai Port’s attempts at goal. (Photo 4 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Siddiq Durimi (Geylang #20, GK) palming the ball over the crossbar to deny Thai Port once again. (Photo 5 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Having gone a goal down after the break, Geylang United finally started to challenge Thai Port’s keeper, with striker Peter Tomko (Geylang #10) in the thick of the action. (Photo 6 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Miroslav Latiak (Geylang #9, Captain) watches as Pattarakorn Tanganurat (Thai Port #1, GK) easily handles a Geylang cross. (Photo 7 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Peter Tomko (Geylang #10) appealing for a corner after an unsuccessful Geylang free-kick. (Photo 8 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Jonathan Xu (Geylang #13) stays on the ground injured after making contact with a Thai Port striker. He was subsequently sent off for this challenge after receiving his second yellow of the match. (Photo 9 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Peter Tomko (Geylang #10) attempts to block a Thai Port goal kick. Geylang United’s desperation for an equalizer grew as the final minutes ticked away. (Photo 10 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
Thai Port fans applauding their team for their victory which gave them second place in the group. (Photo 11 © Tan Jon Han/Red Sports)
haha, we were hoping for a little more action in the first half..yeah that’s a big big flag
Photo 5 is great, Jon! Love those behind-the-goal shots, especially since you’re not allowed to stand there!
And that Thai Port FC flag – is that a big flag or what?!?