THONBURI, Thailand (Interstat) — Nong Bua Pitchaya scored twice after halftime and defeated Bangkok FC 2-0 on Wednesday at Bang MOD Stadium, using a 63rd-minute goal from Srichan Chawin and an 86th-minute goal from Lucas Lima to secure a road victory. The visitors led after Chawin’s breakthrough and doubled the advantage when Lima scored late. Bangkok FC could not answer either goal, and Nong Bua Pitchaya closed out the match without conceding. The result gave Nong Bua Pitchaya its first win in the competition and handed Bangkok FC its first loss in the competition. Nong Bua Pitchaya improved to 1-0 in the competition and 2-1-1 across all competitions. Bangkok FC dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 1-1 overall.

The first half ended scoreless, and the match remained level until Chawin scored in the 63rd minute. Chawin’s goal was the opening breakthrough and put Nong Bua Pitchaya ahead. Bangkok FC then had to chase the game, needing a response to avoid a home defeat. Nong Bua Pitchaya held its lead and added separation when Lima scored in the 86th minute. Lima’s goal made it 2-0 and gave the visitors a comfortable cushion in the final stages. Bangkok FC could not find a goal in reply, and Nong Bua Pitchaya finished with a clean sheet. The two goals were enough to decide the contest, with Chawin and Lima accounting for the scoring.

Chawin played the full 90 minutes and scored once. Lima also played the full 90 minutes and scored once. Their goals represented Nong Bua Pitchaya’s entire scoring output. Nong Bua Pitchaya did not need a goal from another source, and its defense protected the two-goal lead through the final whistle. Bangkok FC was shut out and remained without a goal in the competition. The home side’s attempt to recover after falling behind did not produce a goal, and the visitors left with the shutout. The scoring contributions from Chawin and Lima were the difference in a match that stayed close until the second half.

Nong Bua Pitchaya entered the match after a 4-3 loss at Nakhon Pathom, a 3-1 home win over Chiangmai Utd and a 0-0 draw at Chanthaburi. The visitors’ overall record now stands at 2-1-1, reflecting two wins, one loss and one draw. Bangkok FC’s previous result this season was a 2-1 win at Phetchaburi. Bangkok FC’s overall record now stands at 1-1. Nong Bua Pitchaya is scheduled to host Mahasarakham next in Thai League 2. Bangkok FC will look to respond after being held scoreless at home. The result continued Nong Bua Pitchaya’s recent run of form and gave the club a winning start in the competition. Bangkok FC, playing at home, was unable to build on its previous victory and remained at one win overall this season.

Nong Bua Pitchaya’s two second-half goals proved decisive, while Bangkok FC’s search for a response came up empty. The visitors managed the final minutes with a two-goal advantage and secured the result at Bang MOD Stadium. The clean sheet added to the victory, and Nong Bua Pitchaya completed the competition match with its record unblemished. Bangkok FC remained at one loss in the competition after the home defeat. Nong Bua Pitchaya’s overall record moved to two wins, one loss and one draw, while Bangkok FC’s overall record moved to one win and one loss. The match ended with Nong Bua Pitchaya ahead by two goals and Bangkok FC unable to cut into the deficit. The final whistle confirmed a shutout win for the visitors and a scoreless home performance for Bangkok FC.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Bangkok FC 1, Nong Bua Pitchaya 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Bangkok FC with a 55 percent probability to win. Nong Bua Pitchaya had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 2 went over the over/under line of 2.5.