BG Pathum’s Diogo Luis Santo attempts a shot against Chiang Rai.
Thai League 1 champions BG Pathum United beat FA Cup winners Chiang Rai United 1-0 in the Thailand Champions Cup match in Chiang Mai on Wednesday night.
Substitute Ryo Mutsumura scored the winner after 87 minutes to finish off the Beetles who were reduced to 10 men in the curtain-raising match for the new season.
Chiang Rai defender Brinner was sent off for tripping his Brazilian compatriot Diogo Luis Santo outside the area in the 18th minute.
It was one-way traffic but the Rabbits failed to find the back of the net until Mutsumura’s strike.
The 2021/22 season will begin on Friday with promoted Nong Bua Pitchaya facing Nakhon Ratchasima in Thai League 1.
Chiangmai United and Khon Kaen United are the other two newcomers.
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