Diogo double helps Pathum wrest second spot in T1

Pathum’s Diogo Luis Santo, left, celebrates after scoring against Suphanburi.

Thai League 1 champions BG Pathum United moved up to second place after defeating Suphanburi 2-0 on Sunday night.

Brazilian striker Diogo Luis Santo scored both goals after 52 minutes and in injury time.

The Rabbits have 41 points, 10 behind runaway leaders Buriram United and two ahead of Bangkok United.

With seven games remaining, the title seems to be the Thunder Castle’s to lose.

In Sunday’s other late game, Muang Thong United drew 1-1 with Chiang Rai United in a battle of two former champions.

Henri Arnier gave Muang Thong the lead in the 64th minute and Getterson dos Santos equalised for Chiang Rai after 84 minutes.

Earlier on Sunday, Buriram comfortably won 3-0 at Nakhon Ratchasima with goals from Jonathan Bolingi,…