Buriram United crushed 10-man Chonburi FC today and are closing in on the Thai League 1 title with a commanding lead at the top of the table.
On 14 Mar 2026 GMT+7, in the 25th week of the 2025/26 BYD Lion Six League One (Thai League 1), league leaders Buriram United, with 56 points, hosted 10th-place Chonburi FC, who had 28 points, at Chang Arena.
In the 4th minute, Chonburi FC was reduced to 10 men when Kevin Inacio committed a harsh tackle on Sandy Walsh. After VAR review, the referee showed a red card to the defender, sending him off.
At the 11th minute, Buriram United nearly took the lead as defender Kenneth Dugall advanced and headed the ball, but the shot lacked precision and Chonburi's goalkeeper Kevin Mendoza caught it.
In the 13th minute, Robert Zulj delivered a killer pass from midfield splitting Chonburi's defense, allowing Narubadin Weerawatnodom a one-on-one chance, but his shot went just wide, a missed opportunity.
GOAL! In the 16th minute, Buriram United opened the scoring against Chonburi FC 1-0. Sasoluck Haiprakon crossed to Guilherme Bissoli, the team's top scorer, who headed the ball past Kevin Mendoza into the net.
GOAL! At the 33rd minute, Buriram United extended their lead to 2-0. Narubadin Weerawatnodom delivered a cross from the right flank, and Guilherme Bissoli evaded his marker to score a stunning overhead kick, his second goal of the match.
GOAL! In the 45+3rd minute, Buriram United scored their third before halftime. Guilherme Bissoli lifted the ball to Ruben Sanchez, who unleashed a powerful left-footed shot that soared beautifully into the goal.
Afterward, neither team managed to create further chances in the first half. The score at halftime was Buriram United leading Chonburi FC 3-0.
GOAL! Just after the break in the 47th minute, Buriram United quickly increased their advantage to 4-0. Guilherme Bissoli assisted Sandy Walsh, who surged forward on the right and scored past Kevin Mendoza. This goal was also a birthday gift for Walsh.
In the 81st minute, Robert Zulj took advantage of Chonburi's distracted defense by quickly taking a corner kick and passing to Sandy Walsh, who shot with his right foot, but Kevin Mendoza made a save, blocking the ball away from the near post.
At the 83rd minute, Theerathon Boonmatan delivered a killer pass through Chonburi's defense to Supachai Jaided, who had a chance to score. The ball passed Kevin Mendoza, but the shot struck the post, missing Buriram United's fifth goal in the match.
In the 89th minute, Chonburi FC captain Channarong Promsri-kaew dribbled solo and fired a long-range left-footed shot from just outside the penalty area. The ball bounced, but Buriram's confident goalkeeper Neil Etheridge flew to tip it over the crossbar.
GOAL! In the 90+3rd minute, Buriram United sealed the match with a 5-0 lead. Thanakrit Chotmuangpak's shot hit the post, but the rebound fell to Supachai Jaided, who calmly finished without error.
After that, both sides failed to find further scoring opportunities. Buriram United secured a 3-point victory, avenging a previous loss to Chonburi FC with a 5-0 win at Chang Arena.
With this win, Buriram United raised their points total to 59, extending their lead over second-place Port FC to 16 points, moving ever closer to the championship. Chonburi FC remain with 28 points, holding 10th place.
Buriram United Neil Etheridge, Sandy Walsh (subbed by Supachai Jaided 81'), Chinpat Lieo, Kenneth Dugall, Sasoluck Haiprakon, Goran Kausic (subbed by Rattanakorn Maikami 74'), Pitiwat Sukjitthammakul (subbed by Theerathon Boonmatan 61'), Robert Zulj, Narubadin Weerawatnodom (subbed by Natthakorn Rattanusuwan 74'), Guilherme Bissoli (subbed by Thanakrit Chotmuangpak 61'), Ruben Sanchez.
Chonburi FC Kevin Mendoza, Santipap Channgom, Kike Linares, Natthapong Sairiya, Jefferson Tabinas (subbed by Suksan Boonta 70'), Richmond Darko (subbed by Ratchot Moraksa 70'), Kevin Inacio, Yotsakorn Burapha (subbed by Adisak Kraisorn 56'), Channarong Promsri-kaew, Jonathan Bolingi (subbed by Abo Isa 56'), Uker Van Lingen (subbed by Sirapob Wandi 31').