Buriram bet it all on final match

Thai champions rest stars in bold title bid

- TOR CHITTINAND

Defending champions Buriram United go into their last Thai League 1 game of the season this evening, eager to maintain their stranglehold on the Thai League 1 trophy.

The Thunder Castle, who take on relegated Nongbua Pitchaya at home, just one point ahead of Bangkok United, who are away at PT Prachuap.

Buriram enjoyed a massive upper hand at the top of the league table until a couple of shock results in their last two matches gave the Angels a renewed hope of winning their first-ever league title.

The northeastern giants made their intentions clear by prioritising their final league fixture over the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals.