RATCHABURI, Thailand (Interstat) — Ratchaburi leaned on Phongsakorn Sangkasopha’s two goals and a balanced attacking display to beat visiting Pattani 4-2 in a Thai League 1 match on Wednesday at Ratchaburi Stadium. Ratchaburi scored twice in each half, answered Pattani’s late push with composure, and moved to 1-0 in the competition while improving to 4-2-2 across all competitions. Pattani dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 1-4-1 overall.

Ratchaburi set the tone early. The home side took the lead in the eighth minute, capitalizing on its first clear opening and forcing Pattani to chase from the start. The early goal gave Ratchaburi control of possession and territory, and Pattani struggled to string together sustained attacks through midfield. Ratchaburi’s pressure paid off again in the 42nd minute when Sangkasopha scored to double the advantage before halftime. Sangkasopha was a constant threat in the attacking third and finished the match as Ratchaburi’s top star, recording two goals while playing the full 90 minutes. His movement created space for teammates and kept Pattani’s defense stretched throughout.

The second half brought more of the same. Sanchai Nonthasila scored in the 53rd minute to make it 3-0, finishing a Ratchaburi move that began with patient buildup and ended with a decisive strike. Sangkasopha added his second goal in the 61st minute, giving Ratchaburi a four-goal cushion and effectively deciding the contest. Ratchaburi’s midfield kept Pattani from finding rhythm for long stretches, while the back line dealt with the visitors’ attempts to play through the middle.

Pattani did not fade completely. Imron Hayiyusoh scored in the 82nd minute to cut into the deficit, rewarding the visitors for a stronger late spell. Hayiyusoh played the full 90 minutes and finished with one goal, repeatedly pressing Ratchaburi’s defenders as Pattani sought a way back into the match. Clayton then scored in the 90th minute plus four minutes of stoppage time, giving Pattani a second goal and a late consolation. Clayton also played the full 90 minutes and recorded one goal, capping a persistent individual outing for the visitors.

Ratchaburi’s scoring opened with an eighth-minute goal before Sangkasopha struck in the 42nd. Nonthasila’s 53rd-minute goal was followed by Sangkasopha’s second in the 61st. Pattani’s response came through Hayiyusoh in the 82nd and Clayton in the 90th minute plus four minutes of stoppage time. The goal sequence underlined Ratchaburi’s early control and Pattani’s late improvement, though the visitors could not close the gap enough to threaten the result.

For Ratchaburi, the win added to a strong run across competitions. The club has won four, lost two and drawn two overall this season, and it is unbeaten in this competition after one match. Pattani, meanwhile, has won one, lost four and drawn one across all competitions. In this competition, Pattani is 0-1 after the defeat. Sangkasopha recorded two goals, Hayiyusoh and Clayton each scored once for Pattani, and Nonthasila also scored for Ratchaburi. Ratchaburi’s home performance was built on Sangkasopha’s finishing, Nonthasila’s contribution and a defense that protected the lead until Pattani’s late goals.

Pattani’s previous results this season include a loss to Buriram, a defeat at Port MTI FC, a loss to PT Prachuap, a win at Uthai Thani FC and a draw with Pathum United. Ratchaburi’s previous results include a win at Chiangrai Utd, a loss at Kyoto, a win over Sukhothai, a draw with Ho Chi Minh, a draw at Rayong FC, a win over Bangkok Utd and a loss at Ayutthaya United FC. Both sides will continue their league schedules, with Pattani next set to visit Lamphun and Ratchaburi set to host Chonburi.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Ratchaburi 1, Pattani 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Ratchaburi with a 91 percent probability to win. Ratchaburi had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The total score of 6 went under the over/under line of 2.5.