Dagno Siaka - Muangthong United

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Dagno Siaka
Updated: 10 June 2010



Full name: Dagno Siaka
Nickname: Danu
DOB: Nov 1, 1987 (age 22)
Nationality: Ivorian
Place of birth: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Height: 6 ft 1 in (about 185 cm)
Position: Centerback, Midfielder, Striker
Current club: Muangthong United

Strength: Consistency, versatility
Weakness: -
Thaifootballshop definition: Versatile Midfielder


Dagno started his football career at Sewe Sports de San Pedro, in Côte d'Ivoire Premier Division. Before moving to Thailand to join Muangthong United in 2008. Assisted Muangthong to won Division 1 Champions, and promoted to Thai Premier League. In that season, he played very strong in Centerback position.

But the following season, he was assigned to move higher and play in different roles. Mostly in Central midfielder position and some times as a Striker. Finally he became team’s top goal scorer. He scored 10 goals and led Muangthong to win Thai Premier League champions.

This 2010 season, at this moment he is a leader in Thai Premier League’s top scorer. He scored 7 goals from Central Midfield position.

Dagno capped for Côte d'Ivoire U-21, 8 times.

South Africa – Thailand : 17 players called up for Thailand

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South Africa – Thailand : 17 players called up for Thailand
Updated: 14 May 2010



Thailand head coach, Bryan Robson had announced the final squad of 17 players for a friendly match against 2010 World cup’s host South Africa. The match will kick off 3.00 PM local time (8.00 PM Thailand time), this Sunday.

The final squad consisted of 17 players from 4 clubs, as follow

Goalkeeper
Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakul (Chonburi FC)
Kawin Thamsatchanan (Muangthong United)

Defender
Suttinun Phukhom (Chonburi FC)
Chonlatit Jantakam (Chonburi FC)
Natthaphong Samana (Chonburi FC)
Jetsada Jitsawad (Muangthong United)
Piyachart Thamaphan (Muangthong United)
Panupong Wongsa (Muangthong United)

Midfielder
Therdsak Chaiman (Chonburi FC)
Puritat Jarikanon (Chonburi FC)
Kriangkrai Pimrat (Chonburi FC)
Datsakorn Thonglao (Muangthong United)
Paitoon Nontadee (Muangthong United)
Sutee Suksomkit (Bangkok Glass FC)
Narongchai Vachiraban (Insee Police United)

Forward
Teeratep Winothai (Muangthong United)
Chananan Phombuppha (Muangthong United)


There were numbers of withdrawal from the squad especially some key players, due to injuries and personal reasons. These will definitely affect to overall performance of team. The players who had withdrawn from squad are Kirati Keawsombat, Suchao Nutnum, Rangsan Vivatchaichok (all from Buriram PEA), Teerasil Dangda, Natapon Phanrit, Phichitphong Choeichiu (all from Muangthong United), Kraikitti In-Utane (TTM FC Phichit) and lastly Suree Sukha (Chonburi FC)

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Al Rayyan 1 - 1 Muangthong United (aet. 2-4 pens)
Updated: 13 May 2010



AFC Cup 2010, Round of 16
Kick off: 6.30PM, 11 May 2010
Venue : Al Rayyan Stadium, Qatar


Thai Champions, Muangthong United secured tickets to quarter final stage of AFC Cup after a crucial winning over Qatar’s side Al Rayyan.

Both teams played with lack of some important players from injuries and bans, Al Rayyan without Cote d’Ivoire striker, Amara Diane and Brazilian defender, Marcelo Tavares. While Muangthong missed Captain - Natapon Phanrit, as well as team’s top scorer Soumahoro Yaya and Mohamed Kone.

Muangthong started the game with better performance. Striker Teerasil Dangda giving the lead in 17th minute. But five minutes before the break, Afonso Alves equalised for Rayyan from penalty kick after Daniel Goumou fouled by Jetsada Jitsawad inside the box. Half time score 1-1.

Both teams were still leveled in normal time. The match went to 30 minutes extra-time. It was the host, Al Rayyan who have more chance to score a winning goal, but fail to pass Muangthong goalkeeper, Kawin Thamsatchanan. Finally it’s a shootout to define a match winner.

Both Muangthong and Al Rayyan also missed the second penalty. Piyachart Thamaphan and Murad Naji sent the ball over the crossbar.

Phichitphong Choeichiu, 4th penalty taker from Muangthong converted into goal. But Daniel Goumou’s shot was saved by Kawin. gave the visitor chance to win. And finally, Teerasil Dangda scored winning penalty. Muangthong won the shootout 4-2.



Starting line up
Al Rayyan (4-4-2) : O. Bari, M. Abdi Abdullah, A. Morad Abdullah, M. Budawood, F. Montezine (H. Khaleefa), M. Yasser Mohammadi, A. Almerri (M. Naji), D. Goumou, A. Salem Al-Ali (H. Alabidi), Afonso Alves, S.Bechir

Muangthong United (4-4-2) : Kawin T., Pakasit S., Piyachart T., Panupong W., Jetsada J., S. Moussa, Piyapol B. (Paitoon N.), Datsakorn T., Jakkraphan K. (Amorn T.), Teeratep W. (Phichitphong C.), Teerasil D.

Muangthong United 3 – 1 V.B. Sports

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Muangthong United 3 – 1 V.B. Sports
Updated: 24 March 2010

AFC Cup 2010, Group Stage – Group G
Kick off: 6.30PM, 23 March 2010
Venue : Yamaha Thunderdome Stadium, Nonthaburi


Thai Champions, Muangthong United with 10-man left, secured vital 3 points. After a victory over unbeaten V.B. Sports from Maldives 3-1 at Yamaha Thunderdome Stadium last night.

The Twin Qilins play their first home game at Yamaha Thunderdome this season, facing the strong opponents from Maldives, who won all 2 games in group stage and stayed top of the table.

Muangthong United have a chance to lead in 30th minute, but Mohamed Kone’s spot kick was saved by Keeper Mohamed Imran. Anyway, after that 6 minutes, Soumahoro Yaya finally scores 1-0, a left-foot shot into far corner.

Muangthong should lead further, but V.B.’s keeper Imran does very good job. 1 minute before the break, the score become leveled. Striker Ali Ashfaq shoot pass Kawin, after a poor pass back from Muangthong right back, Pakasit. Gives half time score 1-1.

In second half, Muangthong still dominate in overall. Having several chances from Yaya, Kone, Datsakorn and Jakkraphan, but haven’t success. The situation become worse after the centerback Natapon Phanrit was sent off in 68th minute.

Even with down to 10 men, Muangthong are still in better position and finally score 2 goals in 3 minutes. By Mohamed Kone in 83rd and penalty kick from Teeratep Winothai in 85th minute. The match ends after 4 minutes of injury time and 3-1 is final score.



Starting line up
Muangthong United (4-4-2) : Kawin T, Pakasit S, Paitoon N, Natapon P, Jetsada J, , S Moussa, Pichitpong C, Datsakorn T, S Yaya, Teeratep W, M Kone

V.B. Sports (4-4-2) : M Imran, M Umair, A Akram, A Said, A Firaz Moosa, M Shaffaz, S Hussain, A Tarik, A Ashad, A Ashfaq, A Umar

Chonburi FC 3 – 0 Royal Thai Army FC

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Chonburi FC 3 – 0 Royal Thai Army FC
Updated: 22 March 2010




Thai Premier League 2010, 1st leg
Kick off: 6.00PM, 21 March 2010
Venue : IPE Chonburi Stadium, Chonburi


Chonburi FC secured 3 points in their new home ground and stayed top of Thai Premier League 2010, opening season. “The Sharks” defeated the new face, Royal Thai Army 3-0.

Ekaphan Inthasen scores from 6-yard header in 14th miniute, gives last season’s runner up lead 1-0 at half time.

Chonburi lead by 2-0 when Arthit Sunthornpit shoots inside penalty area in 58th minute. Before the veteran midfielder Therdsak Chaiman adds another goal in 87th minute, gives the final score 3-0.




Starting line up
Chonburi FC (4-4-1-1) : Sinthaweechai H, Suree S, Natthaphong S, Chonlatit C, Suttinan P, Ekaphan I, Therdsak C, Phuritad J, Arthit S, M Byrne, Pipop O

Royal Thai Army FC (4-4-2) : Suriya A, Wanchana R, Chaiwat N, Jakkrit R, Dawut D, Somporn T, Weerapong M, Anuwat N, Jakkrapong S, Tatree S, Rewat M

Sisaket FC 1 – 2 Muangthong United

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Sisaket FC 1 – 2 Muangthong United
Updated: 20 March 2010




Thai Premier League 2010, 1st leg
Kick off: 4.30PM, 20 March 2010
Venue : Sri nakhon lamduan Stadium, Sisaket


The very first match for TPL season 2010. A clash between Sisaket FC versus Muangthong United, TPL 2009 champions. Sisaket FC are new face in TPL after finished 3rd place in Division1. “The dangerous Koupreys” never lost in home game last season.

But in 35th minute, It’s Christian Kouakou, Young Ivorian striker who scores a season opener. 1-0 for Muangthong United. Just few minutes later, it should be 2-0 for Champions, but the linesman refused Soumahoro Yaya‘s goal. Half time score Sisaket FC 0-1 Muangthong United.

Only 22 seconds after the break, Soumahoro Yaya finally scores. A classic lob over keeper then easily tap into an empty net. But in 65th minute, striker - Piyawat Thongman scores a superb goal for Koupreys, it’s Sisaket 1-2 Muangthong now. The crowds become lively again.
The Koupreys were playing better, creating more chance but cannot convert into a goal. Final score Sisaket FC 1-2 Muangthong United.


Starting line up
Sisaket FC (5-3-2) : Pusit P, Sirisak S, Gilson D, Divine N, Nakarin F, Jakkapan P, A Moussa, Victor A, Thawa S, Piyawat T, Pratya H

Muangthong United (4-3-3) : Kawin T, Pakasit S, Piyachart T, Natapon P, Panupong W, Pichitpong C, Datsakorn T, D Siaka, Christian K, S Yaya, M Kone

Muangthong United – Opening 2010 season

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Muangthong United – Opening 2010 season
Updated: 9 March 2010





“The Twin Qilins” Muangthong United, 2009 Thai Premier League Champions held the press & fans conference at Siam Discovery center yesterday (Mar 8th) afternoon.

In the event which held at the prime & famous shopping area. Team executives announced their major goals for coming season, defending TPL champions as well as aiming in AFC Cup trophy. By upgrading team, not only signing new coach René Desaeyere from Belgium, but also a parade of new stars. Leading by Skillful playmaker Nobuyuki Zaizen from J-League’s Montedio Yamagata, dangerous striker Kone Mohamed from Chonburi FC and German star Berkant Göktan from TSV 1860 München

Muangthong United have made fantastic record. Winning 3 leagues in consecutive 3 years (Division 2 – 2007, Division 1 – 2008 and TPL – 2009)


This season, the home kits for MTU are in Red jerseys, same as previous season. Away kits are White, while 3rd kits are Black. All under Adidas brand.

In the event, the team also announced their sponsors for this season. Yamaha who will support 100 million baht within next 3 seasons follows by I-mobile and Coca-Cola.