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New champs Buriram suffer shock home defeat to Port

Port’s Worachit Kanitsribumphen, centre, celebrates his goal with teammates. PR

Buriram United’s dream of impressing their fans in their first home game since sealing the Thai League 1 title last weekend was shattered by a 3-2 defeat at the hands of visiting Port last night.

The Thunder Castle were assured of the title last Saturday night when they edged Chiang Rai United 2-1 in an away game to open an unassailable lead over second-placed Bangkok United.

After missing a few scoring opportunities, the hosts claimed the upper hand shortly before the break when Suphanat Mueanta set up Haris Vuckic with a nifty chip.

Port wrested control of the proceeding in the second half as Airton Tirabassi produced the equaliser on 53…

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