BANGKOK, Thailand — Bangkok United extended their early season surge with a commanding 3-1 victory over Nakhon Ratchasima FC on Sunday at BG Stadium, reaffirming their formidable home form in Thai League 1. Key contributions from Muhsen Al Ghassani and veteran striker Teerasil Dangda propelled the hosts past their visitors in a match shaped as much by discipline and patience as attacking flair.

Bangkok United dominated proceedings from the outset, monopolizing possession and carving out chances against a Nakhon Ratchasima side that started defensively but showed occasional threat on the counter. The breakthrough came in the 36th minute: Al Ghassani found space just inside the area, coolly finishing past the keeper to ignite the home crowd and reward United’s persistent pressure.

Yet Nakhon Ratchasima were undeterred, and just before the break, Hirotaka Mita equalized from the penalty spot after United conceded a late first-half foul in the box. The penalty, calmly dispatched in the 44th minute, sent the two sides to halftime on level terms, with the visitors gaining a psychological boost.

The second half saw Bangkok United continue to dictate tempo and chances, wielding 74% possession and unleashing a total of 23 shots to Nakhon Ratchasima’s nine. Both teams reshuffled lines early after the restart, with Nakhon Ratchasima introducing Nattawut Jaroenbut and Chitsanuphong Phimpsang to bolster their defensive resolve. However, United’s attacking weight eventually told.

The pivotal moment arrived in the closing stages. In the 88th minute, national icon Teerasil Dangda latched onto a deft assist from Jakkaphan Praisuwan, steering his effort home for a decisive 2-1 lead. Nakhon Ratchasima’s search for a late equalizer left gaps at the back, and in stoppage time, relentless United pressure forced an own goal off Nenad Lalic, sealing the 3-1 result and sending BG Stadium into celebration.

Discipline became a subplot, with three yellow cards issued—including bookings for Anurak Mungdee, Everton, and an unnamed visitor in added time—as both sides fought for control in a physical contest. The substitutions added energy but ultimately could not shift the balance set by United’s midfield dominance and clinical finishing.

With the win, Bangkok United remain undefeated at home and consolidate their position among the Thai League’s early frontrunners, while Nakhon Ratchasima, despite moments of resilience, return to the drawing board, still seeking their edge against the league’s elite.

For extended highlights and official match recap, see the YouTube coverage from the Thai League Official channel and the widely followed Scorebat channel, both offering comprehensive breakdowns of the match’s key moments and goals scored.