Three guys are aiming for the goal just a few feet away.
Three other guys are trying to send the ball to the other end of the play field.
They all kick feverishly at the football, water splashes everywhere, the ball hardly moves.
Continuous light rain throughout the early hours of the day made me wonder if they would cancel the game.
The rains finally stopped an hour before game time.
I knew what sort of game to expect with the football field saturated:
Players where slipping and sliding, while the water put the brakes on the ball.
Anyone who had any business being on the field, had to tiptoe across the muddy track to avoid a fall.
The first major water puddle on the field was designated shoe washing station.
Other puddles on the field were used for hand and face washing facilities by the players throughout the game.
In between all the funny water sport on the field there was plenty of serious football action.
With a regular game ending in a 1-1 tie, it was obvious that both teams where out to win.
In overtime the action got heated. Two emotional game interruptions, but everyone retreated. The cops took two steps forward, but did not intervene. They were a bit distracted by a fan attempting to run on the field. That episode also ended without the use of force.
Hadn't expected Sakon to win the game, but it sure looked hopeful until the last five minutes.
Why was the goalie in midfield anyway?
Sakon FC 1 Korat 3
Qualifying round 2011 Toyota Thai League Cup
Definitely got my money's worth, a good football game with a touch of water comdey.
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