Buriram United demonstrated their dominance in the Revo Thai League 2023/24 by prevailing over Chiang Rai United 2-1 at the Chang Arena “Thunder Castle” on March 31, 2024. The Thunderbolts, boasting an unbeaten streak of 46 weeks at home, clashed with Chiang Rai United, positioned 8th with 26 points garnered from 21 matches.
The game commenced with a promising start for Buriram United when Supachai Jaided netted a goal in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a precise delivery from Sasalak, positioning himself perfectly to seize the advantage. Nevertheless, Rodrigues of Chiang Rai United managed to even the score in the 28th minute with a skillfully executed shot that eluded Buriram’s goalkeeper, Siwarak Sermsungnoen.
The initial half concluded with both sides deadlocked at 1-1, despite Buriram United’s efforts to regain the lead with a corner kick in the 45+1 minute. The latter half witnessed an escalation in the Thunderbolts’ endeavors, and in the 61st minute, Guillerme Bissoli’s assist to Narubodin culminated in Supachai Jaidet’s second goal, reestablishing the lead for Buriram United.
Chiang Rai United endeavored to level the score, including a free kick in the 72nd minute, but their endeavors proved futile as the ball soared over the crossbar. The match concluded with Buriram United emerging triumphant, solidifying their position at the summit of the Thai League standings.
