Defending Thai League 1 champions Buriram United were given a taste of what is to come this season as they were beaten 3-2 by BG Pathum United in the Thailand Champions Cup on Saturday night.
The match at the 80th Birthday Anniversary Stadium in Nakhon Ratchasima was effectively decided before the hour mark.
Both sides were on even footing before Singapore’s Ikhsan Fandi grabbed the second goal for the Rabbits in 38th minute. Worachit Kanitsribumphen sealed the result with a third five minutes after the break.
Traditionally, the match pits the Thai League 1 champions against the FA Cup winners. However, since Buriram won…