Leonardo Calil scored a penalty to break the deadlock, before Bryan Pereira added a second goal to help Port FC secure a 2-0 home victory over Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC, earning important three points and moving up to second place.
On 21 Feb 2026 GMT+7, in the BYD Sea Lion Six League 2025-26, Port FC hosted Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC. The home side sought three points to challenge for second place in the league standings.
Before the match, Port FC had just regained form with a 4-1 away win over Palangkan FC, climbing to 3rd place, three points behind second-placed Ratchaburi FC. This game saw the absence of Asnawi Mangkualam due to a long-term injury and fitness doubts over Noboru Shimura, who missed the previous two matches.
Meanwhile, Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC continued their poor form after a recent 0-1 home loss to Lamphun Warrior, leaving them at the bottom of the table, 10 points from safety. They were also without Nenad Lalić and Dennis Murillo due to suspension for this match.
The game started with Port FC threatening in the 5th minute when Peeradon Chamratsamee crossed to Leonardo Calil, whose header was saved by Nopphon Lakhonphon, the visiting goalkeeper.
In the 8th minute, Matheus Linz crossed for Calil to head down again, but Nopphon Lakhonphon made another save.
At the 11th minute, Bodin Phala was pulled down by Hein Pyae Win in the penalty area; the referee immediately awarded a penalty. At the 13th minute, Leonardo Calil converted the spot-kick to give Port FC a 1-0 lead.
In the 21st minute, Bodin Phala scored on a close-range follow-up, but the goal was ruled offside, so the score remained unchanged.
Late in the first half, Nakhon Ratchasima had a chance to equalize when Hiroki Mita was fouled in the penalty area. After VAR review, a penalty was awarded, but Yuki Kusano’s shot hit the post, and the half ended with Port FC leading 1-0.
In the second half, Nakhon Ratchasima increased their attacking pressure. At the 52nd minute, Yuki Kusano fired a shot from outside the box, but it was saved by Michael Falkesgaard.
At the 61st minute, Leon James struck a powerful shot from distance that just went over the crossbar. At the 71st minute, Hiroki Mita took a corner, finding Sarawut Inpaen, whose header went wide.
Then, at the 82nd minute, Port FC sealed the win when Kaka Mendes intercepted the ball and passed to Bryan Pereira, who calmly scored to make it 2-0.
The match ended with Port FC winning 2-0 over Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC, increasing their points to 39 and rising to second place in the standings. Meanwhile, the visitors suffered their 13th loss of the season, remaining with just 10 points and stuck at the bottom.