RAYONG, Thailand (Interstat) — Rayong opened its Thai League 1 season with a 1-0 victory over Chonburi FC on Saturday at Rayong Stadium. The lone goal came just before halftime in the 49th minute from midfielder Seksan Ratree. The result was an upset, as Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 draw. Chonburi FC’s Jorge Fellipe, Rayong’s Veljko Filipović, and substitutes Abo Eisa and Wichaya Ganthong all received yellow cards in the physical match. With the win, Rayong begins the campaign 1-0-0, while Chonburi FC starts 0-1-0.