Buriram blitz seals 10th title

Rallying Angels fall short in crown chase

- TOR CHITTINAND

Buriram United claimed their 10th Thai League 1 title and fourth in a row after thumping relegated Nongbua Pitchaya 7-0 in the last match of the season on Wednesday night at Chang Arena.

Title rivals Bangkok United staged a stirring second-half comeback to win 4-2 at PT Prachuap but had to settle for a runners-up spot, finishing one point behind the Thunder Castle, who ended the season on 70 from 30 games.

It was the first title of the season for the quadruple-chasing Buriram, who are still involved in the FA Cup, League Cup and Asean Club Championship (Shopee Cup).

They will visit Chanthaburi in the FA Cup quarter-finals tomorrow, then face BG Pathum United in the semi-final second leg of the Asean club tournament next Wednesday, having won the first leg 3-1.