2021 Thai FA Cup Final

The match at Thammasat Stadium in Rangsit will be played behind closed doors to prevent the spread of the virus.

Chiang Rai entered the final as heavy favourites based on their performance in the recently concluded Thai League 1 but Chonburi were able to match them for most part of the match.

And Chonburi defender Chatmongkol Ruangtanaroj's 31st-minute goal did not surprise many as they expected an all-out effort from the Sharks in the wake of their shock semi-final win over Buriram.

Attacking midfielder Sivakorn Tiatrakul restored parity in the 41st minute for Chiang Rai and the two sides went into the breather tied 1-1.

Chiang Rai's Bill and Phitiwat Sukjitthammaku and Worachit Kanitsribumphen of Chonburi missed opportunities to score after the break and a goalless second half forced the match into extra-time.

Chonburi were the more attacking side during the extra time and came close to grabbing the winner on a couple of occasions.

As the clock ticked towards the 120-minute mark, players from both sides started showing signs of fatigue with prolific Chiang Rai striker Bill needing treatment on the sidelines, taking the steam out of the Beetles' attacks.

The ageing Brazilian was substituted a few minutes before the end of the extra time.

Worachit failed to beat Chonburi goalkeeper Saranon Anuin with a last-gasp effort from close range and a penalty shoot-out followed.

Prior to last night's clash, Chiang Rai and Chonburi had each won the tournament twice.

Chiang Rai emerged as a force to be reckoned with when they claimed their first FA Cup title in 2017 before retaining the coveted trophy the following year as well. The Beetles then went on to capture the Thai League 1 crown in 2019 to go with their success in the 2018 League Cup.

11 April 2021

18:00 UTC+7

Chiangrai United	1 – 1 (a.e.t.)	Chonburi
Sivakorn 40'	Report Highlight Full match Celebration	Chatmongkol 30'
Penalties
Akarawin Phitiwat Wasan Shinnaphat Chotipat	4 – 3	Kritsada Eliandro Worachit Phanuphong Kroekrit

Thammasat Stadium, Pathum Thani

Attendance: 0[3]

Referee: Chaireag Ngam-som (Thailand)

Chiangrai United

Chonburi

Lineups: GK 1 Saranon Anuin RB 2 Wasan Homsan  70' CB 36 Shinnaphat Leeaoh CB 5 Brinner CB 3 Tanasak Srisai  72' LB 14 Sanukran Thinjom  91' CM 8 Cho Ji-hun  100' CM 6 Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul (c) RF 10 Sivakorn Tiatrakul 40'  72' CF 9 Bill  119' LF 26 Chaiyawat Buran  46' Substitutes: GK 22 Apirak Worawong DF 30 Suriya Singmui DF 33 Sarawut Inpaen MF 13 Chotipat Poomkaew  72' MF 18 Thirayu Banhan  119' MF 27 Gionata Verzura  100' FW 7 Felipe Amorim  72'  46' FW 16 Akarawin Sawasdee  72' FW 17 Somkid Chamnarnsilp  91' Head Coach: Emerson Pereira

Lineups: GK 35 Chanin Sae-ear RB 2 Noppanon Kachaplayuk (c) CB 5 Kritsada Kaman CB 98 Renato Kelić CB 50 Songchai Thongcham LB 75 Sampan Kesi  79' CM 19 Saharat Sontisawat CM 53 Chatmongkol Rueangthanarot 30'  49'  103' RF 8 Worachit Kanitsribampen CF 90 Eliandro  105+1' LF 56 Channarong Promsrikaew  96' Substitutes: GK 17 Sarut Nasri GK 30 Chakhon Philakhlang GK 99 Sinthaweechai Hathairattanakool DF 52 Pongsakorn Trisat MF 10 Kroekrit Thaweekarn  103' MF 24 Phanuphong Phonsa  79' MF 26 Narathip Kruearanya MF 55 Narutchai Nimboon FW 27 Settawut Wongsai  96' Head Coach: Sasom Pobprasert

Assistant referees:
Pattarapong Kijsathit
Komsan Kampan
Fourth official:
Songkran Bunmeekiart
Assistant VAR:
Teetichai Nualjan
Chaowalit Poonprasit
Match Commissioner:
Pakasit Suwannanon
Referee Assessor:
Praew Semaksuk
General Coordinator:
Kittipon Thongrat

• A champion trophy.
• 5,000,000 THB prize money.
• Qualification to 2022 AFC Champions League Group stage.
• Qualification to 2021 Thailand Champions Cup.

• 1,000,000 THB prize money.