2025 Thai League 3 Cup final

2025 Thai League 3 Cup final
The match took place at BG Stadium.
Event2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup
Thonburi United Songkhla
0 0
After extra time
Thonburi United won 5–4 on penalties
Date19 April 2025
VenueBG Stadium,
Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani
Man of the MatchSirakorn Pimbaotham (Thonburi United)
RefereeNoppadet Mangngam (Thailand)
WeatherFair
30 °C (86 °F)
humidity 72%

The 2025 Thai League 3 Cup final was the culmination of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup, the second edition of Thailand's knockout football competition organized by the Football Association of Thailand (FA Thailand).[1] The final occurred at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on 19 April 2025,[2] featuring Thonburi United and Songkhla.[3][4] This final also marked the first time that the Video assistant referee (VAR) system was implemented in the competition, adding an extra layer of officiating precision to the decisive match.[5]

Thonburi United, despite being based in Bangkok, Thailand's capital, competed in the Western region of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 due to the league's regional balancing system. Their journey to the final was a testament to their resilience and tactical discipline. Songkhla, representing the Southern region, carried the pride of its namesake province into the decisive match, seeking to claim national recognition. This final brought together two teams from distinct regional backgrounds, each vying for the prestigious title and a place in the tournament's history.

Route to the final

Further information: 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away; N: Clubs from Northern region; C: Clubs from Central region; NE: Clubs from Northeastern region; E: Clubs from Eastern region; W: Clubs from Western region; S: Clubs from Southern region.

Thonburi United (W) Round Songkhla (S)
Opponent Result League phase Opponent Result
VRN Muangnont (W) 1–0 (A) Matchday 1 Krabi (S) 2–0 (H)
Nonthaburi United (W) 2–1 (H) Matchday 2 Satun (S) 1–0 (A)
Samut Songkhram City (W) 3–0 (A) Matchday 3 Muang Trang United (S) 1–1 (H)
Hua Hin City (W) 6–0 (H) Matchday 4 Pattani (S) 0–0 (A)
Western region winners
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Thonburi United 4 12
2 Samut Sakhon City 4 9
3 Thap Luang United 4 8
4 Maraleina 4 7
5 VRN Muangnont 4 6
Source: Thai League
 Final standings Southern region runners-up
Pos Team Pld Pts
1 Phatthalung 4 9
2 Songkhla 4 8
3 Muang Trang United 4 8
4 Satun 4 7
5 PSU Surat Thani City 4 4
Source: Thai League
Opponent Result Knockout 1 leg Opponent Result
Prime Bangkok (C) 2–1 (A) Round of 16 Kasem Bundit University (C) 1–0 (H)
Saimit Kabin United (E) 2–1 (A) Quarter-finals Khon Kaen (NE) 2–1 (a.e.t.) (H)
Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg Knockout 2 legs Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg
Samut Sakhon City (W) 2–1 1–0 (A) 1–1 (H) Semi-finals Phitsanulok (N) 2–1 2–1 (H) 0–0 (A)

Thonburi United

Thonburi United qualified for the knockout stage of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup as the top team from the Western region. Despite being based in Bangkok, the club competed in the Western region due to the league's regional balancing system. They finished the league phase with a perfect record, winning all four matches and securing 12 points. In the league phase, Thonburi United began their campaign with a 1–0 away victory against VRN Muangnont, courtesy of a goal from Bouda Henry Ismaël.[6] In their second match, they secured a 2–1 home win over Nonthaburi United, with both goals scored by Ismaël.[7] They continued their dominance with a convincing 3–0 away win against Samut Songkhram City, where Kittipong Seanphong, Emerson da Silva Tavares, and Ismaël (via a penalty) found the net.[8] Their final group-stage match was an emphatic 6–0 home victory against Hua Hin City, featuring goals from Ismaël (2), Kongpop Sroirak, Phinit Phutong, Thanawat Srilasak, and Tavares.[9]

Advancing as the first seed from the Western region, Thonburi United entered the knockout stage in the round of 16, where they faced Prime Bangkok from the Central region. They secured a 2–1 away victory, with goals from Piyaphong Phrueksupee and Kittipong Seanphong.[10] In the quarter-finals, Thonburi United traveled to face Saimit Kabin United from the Eastern region. They emerged victorious with a 2–1 win, thanks to goals from Suradet Klankham and Narathip Kruearanya.[11] The semi-finals were played over two legs against fellow Western region side Samut Sakhon City. Thonburi United secured a crucial 1–0 away win in the first leg, with Yannatat Wannatong scoring the decisive goal.[12] In the second leg, they drew 1–1 at home, with Phrueksupee finding the net.[13] The aggregate score of 2–1 sent Thonburi United to the final.

Songkhla

Songkhla advanced to the knockout stage of the 2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup by finishing second in the Southern region, securing 8 points from two wins and two draws. Their league phase campaign began with a 2–0 home victory over Krabi, with goals from Abdulhafis Nibu and Anwa A-leemama.[14] They followed up with a 1–0 away win against Satun, with the lone goal scored by Pornthep Heemla.[15] In their third match, they played to a 1–1 home draw against Muang Trang United, with the equalizer coming from an own goal by Kridsada Limseeput.[16] They concluded the group stage with a goalless draw away to Pattani.[17]

Entering the knockout stage, Songkhla hosted Kasem Bundit University from the Central region in the round of 16, securing a narrow 1–0 victory through a goal from A-leemama.[18] In the quarter-finals, Songkhla faced Khon Kaen from the Northeastern region. After a goalless draw in regular time, the match went into extra time, where Songkhla emerged with a 2–1 victory, thanks to two crucial goals from Sukree Etae.[19] In the semi-finals, Songkhla played a two-legged tie against Phitsanulok from the Northern region. In the first leg at home, they won 2–1 with goals from Jhonatan Bernardo and Ramiro Lizaso.[20] In the second leg away, they held Phitsanulok to a 0–0 draw,[21] winning the tie 2–1 on aggregate to book their place in the final.

Match

Details

Thonburi United0–0 (a.e.t.)Songkhla
Report
Highlight
Full match
Penalties
Kittipong Seangbong
Sirakorn Pimbaotham
Phinit Phuthong
Yannatat Wannatong
Sarawut Bunrod
Kongpop Sroirak 		5–4 Pornthep Heemla
Suttipong Yaifai
Nobparut Raksachum
Chanatip Krainara
Sanan Samala
Sukree Etae
Attendance: 2,327[22]
Referee: Noppadet Mangngam (Thailand)[23]
Thonburi United
Songkhla
Lineups:
GK 46 Phacharathon Chalermtit
RB 16 Sirakorn Pimbaotham
CB 17 Chatturong Longsriphum (c)  64'
CB 4 Kittipong Seangbong
LB 66 Patchanon Saophet  86'
DM 33 Kunanon Paothong  106'
CM 7 Suradech Klankham  70'  115'
CM 25 Surat Suriyachai
RF 24 Narathip Kruearanya  68'
CF 11 Tanasrap Srikotapach  86'
LF 10 Piyaphong Phrueksupee  27'  111'
Substitutes:
GK 43 Pattarapong Patcharoon
DF 5 Sarayut Kongkool
DF 22 Peerapong Ngaowanphlop  115'
DF 53 Sarawut Bunrod  86'
MF 8 Thanakorn Woharnklong  86'
MF 14 Aphichai Kopimpa
MF 19 Kongpop Sroirak  106'
MF 23 Thanawat Srilasak
MF 31 Poramate Silorut
MF 67 Sirimongkon Khunpanperng
MF 89 Yannatat Wannatong  68'
FW 28 Phinit Phuthong  111'
Head Coach:
Petprasert Jangcham
Lineups:
GK 46 Sorawat Phosaman
RB 66 Sanan Samala
CB 5 Abdulhafis Nibu (c)
CB 36 Chanchon Jomkao
LB 2 Muhammadburhan Awae  93'
RM 20 Anwa A-leemama  102'
CM 38 Ridwan Ruangchuai  45+3'  90+1'
CM 28 Amnuai Nueaoon  105+1'
LM 22 Thiraphong Yangdi  40'
SS 10 Ramiro Lizaso  102'
CF 9 Jhonatan Bernardo  90+1'
Substitutes:
GK 25 Nathaphat Wannamat
GK 50 Jedtarin Bunchod
DF 4 Sitthichai Chimrueang
DF 31 Supakon Phetrat
DF 42 Phanitan Peuangkeaw
DF 96 Chanatip Krainara  102'
MF 6 Nobparut Raksachum  102'
FW 7 Suttipong Yaifai  90+1'
FW 11 Pornthep Heemla  40'
FW 13 Sukree Etae  90+1'
FW 91 Peerapat Kantha
Head Coach:
Daiki Higuchi

Assistant referees:
Rawut Nakarit
Apichit Nophuan
Fourth official:
Thapakorn Thongkon
Assistant VAR:
Sivakorn Pu-udom
Natthaphon Mala
Match Commissioner:
Wisud Pruesapancha
Referee Assessor:
Nath Srisawvaluk
General Coordinator:
Pichaphon Suwannagood

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if still necessary.
  • Maximum of 6 substitutions (5 substitutions in 90 minutes and 1 substitution in 30 minutes extra-time).

Winner

2024–25 Thai League 3 Cup
Winners
Thonburi United
First Title

Prizes for winner

  • A champion trophy.
  • 3,000,000 THB prize money.

Prizes for runners-up

  • 1,000,000 THB prize money.

See also

References

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