Prachuap Khiri Khan – Chiangrai United picked up a hard-fought 2-1 win over PT Prachuap FC at Sam Ao Stadium on Saturday night, thanks to a standout performance from Itsuki Enomoto. The Japanese striker found the net twice, helping the Beetles secure all three points in a match packed with tense moments from start to finish.
Both teams played with energy from the opening whistle, promising an entertaining contest. Chiangrai United, looking to climb the Thai League 1 table this season, faced a determined PT Prachuap side keen to make the most of their home advantage. Early on, the home side pressed forward, controlling the ball and keeping Chiangrai busy at the back.
Enomoto opened the scoring in the 28th minute. The 25-year-old, who arrived from Matsumoto Yamaga earlier this year, latched onto a smart pass from Sivakorn Tiatrakul and calmly slipped his shot past Chatchai Budprom into the bottom corner. The away supporters celebrated as Enomoto showed why he is becoming a key figure in Chiangrai’s attack.
PT Prachuap, known as the Killer Wasps, refused to step back. They drew level just minutes before the break. In the 42nd minute, Brazilian forward Derley rose above the defence to head in a corner from Saharat Sontisawat, sending a boost of confidence through the home crowd. Both sides went into halftime believing they could take the win.
The second half saw chances at both ends, with attacks flowing back and forth. Chiangrai’s goalkeeper Saranon Anuin delivered several vital saves, including a strong stop against a long-range shot from Prasit Jantum. As the match moved past the hour mark, the score still read 1-1, and tension grew with each passing minute.
The breakthrough came again from Enomoto in the 72nd minute. After Felipe Amorim forced a save from Chatchai, the ball rebounded into Enomoto’s path, and he reacted first, driving a low shot into the net to restore Chiangrai’s lead. These goals marked his third and fourth of the campaign, underlining his value up front.
PT Prachuap responded with urgency, pushing men forward and forcing a series of corners as they chased a late equalizer. Chiangrai held firm at the back, and captain Brinner played a huge part by blocking a dangerous shot in injury time. The final whistle brought cheers from the visiting team, who knew they had secured an important result.
Emerson Pereira, Chiangrai United’s head coach, praised Enomoto after the match. “Itsuki was superb. His finishing made the difference tonight, but the whole team gave everything to see it through. These points will boost our confidence.”
PT Prachuap boss Sasom Pobprasert reflected on missed chances. “We made enough to win but small mistakes let us down. Credit to Chiangrai for taking theirs. We’ll come back stronger next time.”
With the win, Chiangrai United moved up to sixth in the league standings, while PT Prachuap stayed in the lower half of the table. Next up, Chiangrai hosts Buriram United, and PT Prachuap travels to face BG Pathum United.
Matches between these two sides are often close, and this one added another dramatic chapter. Enomoto’s two goals helped his team to victory and gave fans another reason to watch his progress in Thai football.
Chianagrai United Table
Chiangrai United is currently on the 5 place in the Premier League table. Last game played with Prachuap FC, which ended with the result: Win Chiangrai United 2:1.Leading players Chiangrai United in all leagues are: Enomoto, 3 goals.
In 2 matches,s scored 3 goals, an average of 1.50 goals per game. 1 game ended up winning, 1 draw. 0 defeats. In 50.00% matches, the total goals in the match were over 2.5 goals (Over 2.5). In 100.00% matches, the sum of the goals was greater than 1.5 Goals (Over 1.5). In 0 matches, Chiangrai United has not lost a goal. In 2 games, both teams have scored a goal. Average goals: 1.50 per game.
Thai League 1 Standings (2025/26 Season)
As of August 24, 2025, the Thai League 1 (also known as Thai League T1) standings are as follows. Note that the season is in its early stages, with some teams having played 1 match and others 2, leading to an uneven table. Chiangrai United is currently in 3rd place with 4 points from 2 matches.
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nakhon Ratchasima FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Ratchaburi FC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Chiangrai United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Muang Thong United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 5 | BG Pathum United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 6 | Port FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 7 | Bangkok United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | Buriram United | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Kanchanaburi Power FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Uthai Thani FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Chonburi FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 12 | PT Prachuap FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 |
| 13 | Ayutthaya United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
| 14 | Sukhothai FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Lamphun Warriors FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | Rayong FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 0 |
