Power outage gives Phuket FC vital three points in relegation battle

PHUKET: Phuket FC were in Nonthaburi last night (Oct 28) to take on TTM Customs FC in their 31st match of the 2015 Yamaha League season and were awarded three vital points when a power outage after 20 minutes of play at the Ladkrabang 54 Stadium meant that the game had top be cancelled.

The referee cancelled the match when electricians unsuccessfully tried for one hour to restore power at the Ladkrabang 54 Stadium. Photo: Khathawoot nunthitup

Electricians at the stadium attempted top restore power, but after one hour of trying and the power could still not be restored the referee had no choice but to cancel the match.

According to Football Association of Thailand (FAT) Rule and Regulation Chapter 5, section 7.3:

‘Any team that is unable to complete a match or unable to finish a match, or if any players walk out from the field or any officials or player cause the cancellation of a match, that team will have to face a penalty of losing the match 0 – 2 and will be fined no less than B50,000. Other could be added should the referee believe it necessary.’

The three points mean that the Ronins climbed three places from 18^th to 15^th in the league table, the final relegation spot.

Phuket now return home and prepare to take on Ayutthaya FC on Sunday. The game will be held at Surakul Stadium and kick-off is set for 7pm.

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