Today's score: "Chonburi" and "Muangthong" finished 0-0, but the match was as intense as expected in the El Clasico of Thai League 1.
On 26 April 2026 GMT+7, the BYD Sea Lion Six League One 2025/26 (Thai League 1) Week 28 featured the headline match known as the "El Clasico Thailand." Chonburi FC, ranked 7th with 34 points, hosted 14th place Muangthong United, who had 24 points and were fighting to avoid relegation, at Chonburi Daikin Stadium.
In the 14th minute of the first half, Chonburi's key attacking captain Channarong Promsri-kaew suffered a nosebleed injury, prompting coach Rangsarit Wiwatchaichok to immediately substitute him with Kittipong Saensanit.
In the 17th minute, "The Sharks" nearly took the lead when Jefferson Tabinas advanced down the left and cut the ball to the center. Ocker van Lingen shot left-footed without controlling the ball, narrowly missing the near post.
At the 25th minute, Muangthong United threatened when Khokhana Khamyok delivered a strong cross from the left edge of the penalty area. Michael Kempter lunged to meet the ball with his body, but it slipped past the near post, causing a scare.
In the 42nd minute, Chonburi again nearly scored. Ocker van Lingen crossed from the goal line, and Yotsakorn Burapha shot past goalkeeper Kornkot Pipatnadda, but the ball was narrowly cleared off the line. The first half ended 0-0.
Early in the second half, at minute 48, "The Kirins" had a chance to take the lead. Willian Popp dribbled to the left corner and shot from a tight angle inside the box, but Kevin Ray Mendoza saved by tipping the ball over the crossbar.
In the 68th minute, the referee checked VAR to decide whether Chonburi should be awarded a penalty after Kittipong Saensanit was pushed and fell near the left edge of the penalty area by Triston Do. Ultimately, only a free kick on the penalty area line was given.
In the 76th minute, Muangthong nearly scored again as Willian Popp tricked Chonburi's defense and found a shooting angle aimed at the near post, but the ball hit the post.
No goals were scored for the remainder of the game, ending in an entertaining 0-0 draw. Chonburi FC now has 35 points, maintaining 7th place, while Muangthong United remains with 25 points, level with Sukhothai FC but trailing on goal difference, thus staying in 14th place.