Today's score: Khon Kaen causes an upset by defeating Bangkok United, ending their chance to compete for their second Thailand Cup 2025/26 title.
On 21 January 2026, in the Thailand Cup 2025/26 round of 16, the True Bangkok United team traveled to face the “Jong Ang Phayong” Khon Kaen United on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at 18:30 at the Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization Stadium.
In this match, coach Ban Thachathorn Sripan rotated the squad from the previous win over BG Pathum United, starting goalkeeper Phuwadol Polsangkram; an all-Thai center-back pairing of Manuel Tom Beier and Suphan Thongsong; fullbacks Pratama Arhan and Nitipong Selanon; three midfielders Seya Kunori, Jakphan Praisuwan, and Pakorn Anan. Pakorn Anan became the first player in the history of True Bangkok United to reach 300 appearances. The three forwards were Rivaldinho, Rungrut Phumichat, and Arthur Moura.
Before kickoff, Arthur Moura suffered an injury during warm-up, prompting coach Ban Thachathorn Sripan to replace him with Kantaphon Kirleng.
In the 2nd minute, Pratama Arhan launched a long throw into the penalty area; Suphan Thongsong rose to head but the ball went wide.
At the 9th minute, Arhan passed to Kantaphon, who lifted the ball past Khon Kaen defenders into the box before attempting a left-footed shot; the goalkeeper saved and the ball went out for a corner.
In the 42nd minute, Pratama Arhan crossed from the left flank into the penalty area; the ball reached Seya Kunori, who volleyed on the turn, but the shot went off target.
The first 45 minutes at Khon Kaen PAO Stadium ended with both teams unable to score, tied at 0-0.
In the 51st minute, Suwit passed to Pongsakorn, who made a run into the box and tried a left-footed shot that went off target.
At the 54th minute, Khon Kaen United launched another attack; Suwit crossed into the center, the ball reached Pongsakorn who shot from outside the box with his right foot, but the shot was blocked, allowing Phuwadol to catch it.
In the 66th minute, Seya Kunori dribbled solo, cut inside to his right, and tried a shot from outside the box, but it was weak and easily caught by the goalkeeper.
At the 69th minute, Wasan Homsaen crossed from the right flank to Yotsakorn, who headed but the ball went wide.
In the 73rd minute, Khon Kaen United advanced again; a one-two pass reached Chitsanupong Chot, who struck a long-range right-footed shot that went past the goal.
GOAL!!! In the 75th minute, Khon Kaen United mounted an attack ending with Chitsanupong Chot scoring, putting hosts Khon Kaen United ahead 1-0.
GOAL!!! In the 90+2 minute, Thitiphan crossed a curling ball into the box for Teerasil Dangda, who headed powerfully into the net, leveling the score at 1-1 for the True Bangkok United.
After 90 minutes, with no winner, the match went into 30 minutes of extra time.
After the first 15 minutes of extra time, both teams still failed to create scoring chances; the half ended 1-1.
GOAL!!! In the 112th minute, a long ball from Kittichai reached Yotsakorn, who laid it off to Amadou Ottara, who scored with a left-footed shot, putting Khon Kaen United ahead 2-1 again.
At 120+1 minutes, Pitchaya Kongsri crossed into the penalty area; the ball reached Seya Kunori, who struck a left-footed shot into the goal, leveling the score again for True Bangkok United during stoppage time.
After 120 minutes, True Bangkok United and Khon Kaen United were tied 2-2, leading to a penalty shootout to decide the winner advancing to the next round.
Amorim took the first penalty for Khon Kaen, shooting to his own left and scoring.
Kantaphon Kirleng took the first penalty for True Bangkok United, shooting powerfully over the keeper and scoring.
Jiradech, Khon Kaen's second penalty taker, shot to the right, deceiving goalkeeper Phuwadol who dived the opposite way.
Rivaldinho took a penalty to his own left; the goalkeeper dived the wrong way, and the ball went in.
Noppol Pholkam's shot hit the post and did not go in.
Everton Goncalves shot to the left; the goalkeeper dived and saved, keeping the score tied at 2-2.
Suwit took a penalty to his right; Phuwadol dived the wrong way and conceded.
Thitiphan shot to the left and scored.
Amadou, Khon Kaen's fifth penalty taker, scored, giving Khon Kaen a 4-3 lead.
Wanchai Jarungnokorn, True Bangkok United's last penalty taker, missed as his shot went off target.
The game ended with Khon Kaen United pulling off an upset to advance to the quarterfinals, while True Bangkok United missed out on contesting their second cup title this season, following their earlier exit in the ASEAN Club Championship "Shopee Cup," despite having two matches remaining.
True Bangkok United's next match will be at home at True BG Stadium, hosting "Chonburi Sharks" Chonburi FC on Saturday, 24 January 2026, at 18:30.
True Bangkok United Phuwadol Polsangkram (GK), Manuel Tom Beier (C), Nitipong Selanon, Rivaldinho, Rungrut Phumichat (subbed by Teerasil Dangda 77'), Seya Kunori, Kantaphon Kirleng, Pratama Arhan (subbed by Wanchai Jarungnokorn 77'), Suphan Thongsong (subbed by Everton Goncalves 77'), Jakphan Praisuwan (subbed by Thitiphan Puangchan 90'), Pakorn Anan (subbed by Weerathep Pomphan 69')
Khon Kaen United Khon Kaen United: Siriwat Ingkaew (GK), Wasan Homsaen (C), Pandetcha Ngernprasert (subbed by Noppol Pholkam 68'), Arthit Butjinda (subbed by Philippe Amorim 68'), Shunya Sugunuma, Worarit Mungkorn (subbed by Amadou Ottara 77'), Pongsakorn Sangkhapop (subbed by Yotsakorn Natsit 62'), Suwit Paipromrat, Jiradech Taichankong, Kittichai Yaidee, Chitsanupong Chot (subbed by Phanupong Phonsa 77') (subbed by Pongsapak Tangsap 91')