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Ratchaburi hold Pohang to bag first point

Ratchaburi’s Junior Mapuku (right) vies with Pohang’s Kwon Wan-Kyu. (AFP photo)

Ratchaburi FC picked up their first point in Group G of the AFC Champions League after a goalless draw with South Korean club Pohang Steelers at the Rajamangala National Stadium on Sunday.

Ratchaburi, who have now gone five games without scoring a goal in the tournament, did deal a big blow to Pohang, denting their hopes of finishing on top of the group.

It was a tough game for the Thai club as they found themselves almost immediately pinned in their own half against a Pohang side led by Lim Sang-Hyub and Boris Tashti in attack.

Pohang could have taken the lead in the second minute when Lim chased down a Lee Seung-Mo through pass, but his shot was blocked by Ratchaburi defender Praweenwat Boonyong.

The Korean side continued to…

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