Binh Duong lose opening match at Thailand football cup
(VOV) - Hosts Chonburi FC defeated Becamex Binh Duong FC 3-1 in the opening match of Thaland’s 2013 Chang Chonburi Cup on January 26.
Chonburi opened the scoring in the 30th minute of the first half.
Becamex Binh Duong came back with an equalizer before the intervals.
Chonburi’s pressing tactics paid off in the second half. They moved ahead 2-1 in the 76th minute, and Thiago sealed the 3-1 victory with a goal in the final minute of the match.
Becamex Binh Duong will now play Suphanburi Club on January 28.
The tournament—an international friendly—has attracted leading Thai clubs, Vietnam’s Becamex Binh Duong Club, and the Republic of Korea’s K-League Busan IPARK.