NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (Interstat) — Nakhon Ratchasima opened its Thai League 1 season with a 1-0 upset victory over heavily favored Bangkok United on Saturday at His Majesty the King’s 80th Anniversary Stadium. The lone goal came in the 77th minute from midfielder Hirotaka Mita, assisted by defender Sarawut Inpaen. The match defied pregame projections, which gave Bangkok United a 90.6% probability to win. The visitors played a man down after Surachai Booncharee received a red card in the 42nd minute. Four other players received yellow cards in the physical contest. The result gives Nakhon Ratchasima an early win, while Bangkok United seeks its first victory of the campaign.