On a scorching Sunday with temperatures hitting 38 degrees Celsius, True Bangkok United’s squad faced Khon Kaen United at the Khon Kaen Provincial Administrative Organization stadium at 5:30 p.m. Coach Ban Thachatawan Sripan welcomed Mahmoud Ed back into the starting lineup after recovering from injury.
The game began with Chisanupong Chote’s early free kick in the 2nd minute, followed by Pokklao’s headed free kick in the 7th minute, which the goalkeeper caught. Mahmoud’s pass to Willen Mota in the 8th minute missed the target. Everton’s header from a corner in the 20th minute went wide, while Wander Luis’s cross to Mahmoud in the 22nd minute was saved by the goalkeeper.
The breakthrough came in the 27th minute when Mahmoud assisted Detsadee Limwansathien for a goal. Willen Mota’s attempt in the 43rd minute resulted in a corner. At halftime, True Bangkok United led 1-0.
In the second half, Mahmoud’s shot in the 47th minute was blocked, leading to a corner. Wander Lui’s assistance to Willen Mota in the 53rd minute was saved, resulting in another corner. Chisanupong scored a header in the 57th minute, deflecting off another player. Nitipong Selanont’s pass to Willen Mota in the 59th minute missed the target.
True Bangkok United extended their lead in the 61st minute through Mahmoud’s goal. Weerathep’s shot in the 65th minute hit the crossbar, while Alongkorn’s attempt in the 69th minute was blocked by Everton.
Khon Kaen United scored in the 70th minute, reducing the deficit to 2-1. Willen Mota’s duel with the goalkeeper in the 79th minute was stopped by a defender. Brenner’s attempt in the 85th minute hit the post.
Despite Brenner’s equalizer in the 90+5th minute, the game ended in a 2-2 draw, with both teams earning a point.
