Thailand vs Japan!

On Tuesday evening we went to watch Thailand vs Japan at Rajamangala National Stadium.

Thailand got through to the final stage of the World Cup Qualifying stage for the first time in about 20 years - so this was bound to be a popular match! Tickets sold out within 1hr - we were super lucky to get tickets (Go Kev!)! 

The stadium is about 30 min away in a taxi, but on Tuesday 70 000 footie fans were heading to the stadium and the traffic was mental, even more mental than it usually is in Bangers! Our taxi driver was amazing...after a few illegal manoeuvres on the motorway he got us there within 35 min! 

Footie Fan Alert!

When we arrived we headed to the ticket collection, then soaked in some pre-match festivities!  We wondered around the market, checking out the 'authentic' t-shirt and football merchandise, had some fried chicken and beers, then headed to the stadium to support our beloved Thailand! .

The stadium was packed!!! Almost every seat had a bum, and if it didn't have a bum, it's bum was sitting / standing in the aisle closer to the action! All supporters were asked to wear blue and it was so awesome to see all the fans sporting blue t-shirt in honour of their team! 

Shorty after the match started - it started to rain!!! And it rained...and rained...and rained... luckily I had my trusty blue bin-bag / raincoat think on hand so stayed a bit dry! 

(*Handy Tip*- During Monsoon season I carry zip-lock bags in my bag - so when it pours at least the phone and wallet will stay dry!)

Although Thailand put up a good fight, Japan scored in the 18th min and again in the 75th min! The rest of the match the Thai goalkeeper worked super hard at keeping more goals out of his goal! 

We snuck out with 10 min to go, not just cause we were soaked, but thought it best to get a head start on hunting a taxi home as 70 000 disappointed fans would shortly be doing the same. We hailed a taxi a few blocks away and headed home to dry off!