
Mon Sep 23 22:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Pathum United Upsets Port, Buriram Dominates Thai League 1
**Bangkok, Thailand (September 24, 2024):** The Thai League 1 saw a shock result on Sunday night as BG Pathum United defeated previously undefeated Port FC 2-1 at the latter’s home ground.
Freddy Alvarez opened the scoring for Pathum in the 14th minute before Chanathip Songkrasin doubled the lead in the 56th. The match’s standout performer, Chanathip, expressed his satisfaction with the win, stating, “This match was important for us because we hadn’t been able to get the results we wanted in recent games. But this is just one game, and it means nothing if we fail in our next match.”
Port managed to pull one back in the final minutes through Willen Mota, but it proved too little too late. Port coach Rangsan Viwatchaichok apologized to the fans for the defeat, highlighting the team’s struggles against Pathum in recent matches.
Meanwhile, defending champions Buriram United continued their dominant form, smashing PT Prachuap 6-0. Goals from Supachai Chaided, Pansa Hemviboon, Guiherme Bissoli, Theerathon Bunmathan, Jefferson Tabinas, and Chrigor secured a comfortable victory for the Thunder Castle.
In another match, Rayong suffered a 3-0 loss to Bangkok United. Despite playing a man down after Everton Goncalves was red-carded for a foul in the 76th minute, Bangkok United scored through Muhsen Al-Ghassani, Mahmoud Eid, and Nitipong Selanon to secure the win.