The first tournament under new national team coach Victor Hermans could successfully completed. In commanding manner Thailand won the AFF Futsal Championship and now set course for the Asian championship.

At the end of April the AFF Futsal championship took place in Bangkok and Thailand won the tournament in style. Vietnam could be beaten with 9-4 in the final after the Thais passed Malaysia in the semis. At the same time the dominant role in Southeast Asia could be reinforced. Except in 2010, where the Thais did not take part the tournament, no other nation lifted the AFF Futsal trophy.

Second round draw of the Thai FA Cup 2012 has been completed. The first encounters are to take place next week on 9 May. Including the top match between PTT Rayong and Sriracha.

Like in recent years, at first a qualifying round in which this year a total of 40 clubs participated, was played. Different to the League Cup, non-league and amateur teams which mainly playing in Khǒr cup, Khor cup, and Ngor cup are allowed to apply and to enter the competition. For the second round, from which then also the Division One league teams enter the competition, a total of 10 clubs qualified from previous rounds.

Buriram and his president Newin Chidchob were confident ahead of today's tie against Kashiwa and hoped for one or even three points. It did not came trough and the Thai side lost by one goal. Buriam now is under pressure and needs to go nap on the very last day.

Coach Attaphol Busphakom was sending out his best available team with Ohandza and Achempong up front. Only Apichet Puttan had to be replaced with Jakkrapha Kaewprom. During the first 10 minutes both sides clashed without wasting time on tactics and it promised to become an entertaining encounter. At all events, Burriam defender Ekwalla had a short evening. We named him as a weak spot in our preliminary report and he, unfortunately, did not prove us wrong. Quite early in the game he received his first yellow. After stepping on opponents foot, shortly before half-time, he saw his day work done.

Two weeks ago, a big press conference with many little curious kids took place at Bangkok Glass. It was about the clubs new under-12 and in addition, for the first time we had the opportunity to meet Hans Emser the academy director.

Good things come to those who wait. So as well in our case. For the last time in 2011, an agreed appointment with Hans Emser had to be canceled due to illness. A press conference couple of days ago suddenly allowed us an unexpected meeting. Beside Mr. Emser, vice president Supasin Leelarit, BGFC coach Surachai Jaturapattarapong and Yoshiaki Maruyama were present in the big Bangkok Glass hall where everything took place.