Geylang know what to expect from Thai Port

In an interview with the Singapore League website, Geylang United manager Mike Wong, said that despite having never seeing Thai Port in action, he knows what to expect from Geylang's AFC Cup, Group H rivals.

"Looking at Thai Port, a Thai team will always be a Thai team in the way it will play fast football. This team went through their cup winning run beating some good teams along the way, and they’re maintaining most of the squad that won their cup".

Mr Wong went on to say, that despite avoiding some of the stronger teams in the draw, Thai Port will pose just as big a threat. "Any team that goes into the AFC Cup will be a strong enough challenge. It doesn’t matter whether we avoid South China (Hong Kong) and Binh Duong (Vietnam) or not, because Thai Port is just as good".

Geylang are likely to play their AFC Cup home matches at the 6,000 capacity Jalan Besar Stadium, which has an artificial surface. This could well suit Thai Port's passing game. We won 2-0 on the artificial pitch at Chula United last season, a ground where neither of the top 2 TPL teams, Muang Thong United or Chonburi were victorious.

Chula United 0-2 Thai Port