Live score: Buriram United won away against Sukhothai with Bissoli's hat-trick, securing the first 3 points in Thai League 1.
On 6 Sep 2026 GMT+7, the BYD Sea Lion Six League One 2026/27 match featured “The Fire Bats” Sukhothai FC hosting reigning Thai League 1 champions Buriram United at Thung Thalay Luang Stadium.
At minute 4, Sukhothai FC appeared to score when Jefferson Matheus’s shot deflected to Alberto Govea, who poked the ball into the net. However, the assistant referee raised the flag for offside against Govea, so Sukhothai’s goal was disallowed.
GOAL! At minute 14, Buriram United took the lead 1-0. Supachai Jaidet delivered a cross into the penalty area, the ball struck Yan Victor’s arm, and the referee immediately awarded a penalty. Guilherme Bissoli converted the spot-kick, sending the ball into the net to put “The Thunder Castle” ahead.
At minute 18, Marc Navarro advanced down the right wing, dribbled past Wattanakorn Sawatluck, and fired a shot toward the corner. The ball passed Kittipan Saensuk but narrowly missed the post, going out for a goal kick.
At minute 39, Guilherme Bissoli passed to Marc Navarro on the right flank, who crossed into the box. Robert Zulj ran in to volley, but the ball hit the side netting, missing a chance.
GOAL! At minute 40, Buriram United extended their lead to 2-0. Robert Zulj passed to Guilherme Bissoli, who saw Sukhothai’s defenders retreating in the box. Bissoli struck a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that beautifully curled into the net.
At minute 40, Theerathon Bunmathan played a superb killer pass to Goran Kausic in midfield, who broke through Sukhothai’s defense into the box and shot with his right foot, but the ball went wide.
GOAL! At 45+2 minutes, Buriram United increased their lead to 3-0. Theerathon Bunmathan delivered a brilliant through ball behind Sukhothai’s defense to Sasalak Haiprakhon, who cut the ball back to Guilherme Bissoli. Bissoli finished confidently to complete a hat-trick in the opening match, living up to his status as Thai League’s top scorer for two consecutive seasons.
Neither team managed to score further before halftime. The referee blew the whistle with Buriram United leading 3-0, all goals by Guilherme Bissoli at minutes 14, 40, and 45+2.
At minute 54, Sukhothai FC threatened first in the second half from Gustavo Apis’s free-kick, who struck a low shot through the wall. The ball was on target, but Neil Etheridge caught it securely.
At minute 66, Jakpan Praisuwan advanced on the right and crossed into the box. Nathan Palafoz rose unmarked to head but mishit the ball, which went wide.
At minute 69, Sukhothai pushed to reduce the deficit. Gustavo Apis received a pass from Alberto Govea and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot from distance that narrowly missed the post.
At minute 73, Sebastian Moyano dribbled down the left and passed to Jakpan Praisuwan at the edge of the box, who shot with full force, but Kittipan Saensuk saved it.
At minute 75, Robert Zulj took a corner kick to the near post where Nathan Palafoz shook off his marker and headed the ball, which struck the crossbar and went out. It was a missed chance for Buriram United to increase their lead.
GOAL! At minute 78, Sukhothai FC scored a consolation goal to make it 1-3. Substitute Nathan Palafoz found the net after coming on late in the match.
At minute 87, Sukhothai continued pressing. Nathan Palafoz curled a shot from outside the box on target, but Neil Etheridge made an excellent save to keep the score intact.
At minute 90, Buriram United nearly scored a fourth when Sebastian Moyano dribbled past Sukhothai defenders to shoot. Kittipan Saensuk blocked the initial shot and also saved the rebound attempt, denying two consecutive chances.
No more goals were scored as the referee ended the match. Buriram United won 3-1 away at Sukhothai FC, with Guilherme Bissoli scoring all three goals at minutes 14, 40, and 45+2. Sukhothai’s lone goal came from Nathan Palafoz at minute 78.
Sukhothai FCKittipan Saensuk, Sarungkan Promsupa, Luan Gabriel, Yan Victor, Thiti Thumporn (substituted by Surawich Lokawit at 74'), Lucas Barreto (substituted by Chayawat Srinawong at 86'), Murillo de Souza, Wattanakorn Sawatluck (substituted by Ratchanat Aranyapairoj at 64'), Gustavo Apis, Alberto Govea (substituted by Ruan Castro at 74'), Jefferson Matheus (substituted by Nathan Palafoz at 74').
Buriram UnitedNeil Etheridge, Uroš Radaković, Kenneth Dugall, Nathan Palafoz, Marc Navarro (substituted by Jakpan Praisuwan at 64'), Goran Kausic, Theerathon Bunmathan (substituted by Pithiwat Sukjitthammakul at 64'), Sasalak Haiprakhon, Robert Zulj (substituted by Paulo Henrique at 86'), Supachai Jaidet (substituted by Sebastian Moyano at 64'), Guilherme Bissoli (substituted by Alexandru Tudorie at 74').