A Heberty Fernandes brace helped True Bangkok United avoid a losing start as they rallied from a one-goal deficit to edge newcomers Chiangmai United and bag three points from their first outing of the season last night.
However, former champions SCG Muang Thong United weren’t so lucky as they saw a late penalty rob them of a win over PT Prachuap with the clash ending in a 2-2 stalemate.
The coronavirus-hit 2021-2022 season got underway on Friday night when newcomers Nongbua Pitchaya surprised Nakhon Ratchasima 2-0.
Hosts Chiangmai United moved ahead in the 19th minute when Bangkok United defender Peerapat Notechaiya deflected the ball into his own net.
Chiangmai United, back in the top flight after spending a season…
