KHON KAEN, Thailand (Interstat) — Khonkaen Utd. defeated visiting Pathum United 1-0 on Wednesday at Khon Kaen Stadium in Khon Kaen, using Allan Carneva’s 15th-minute goal to secure the home win. Carneva was credited with one goal while playing the full 90 minutes. Khonkaen Utd. moved to 1-0 in this competition and 3-1 across all competitions. Pathum United dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 1-3-3 overall. Pathum United entered after a draw at Sisaket United, a home loss to Adelaide United and a home draw with Ayutthaya United FC, along with earlier results against Bangkok Utd, Rasi Salai and Pattani. Khonkaen Utd. arrived after a win at Pattaya United, a home win over Chainat and a loss at Satun FC. The host side protected its narrow lead after the early breakthrough, handing Pathum United another defeat in a difficult run of form.