The fixture has been traditionally dominated by the side from the North East, but Muangthong inflicted a 30 humiliation in their previous league encounter at the IMobile Stadium in April. Security officials were called to calm the situation, but the number of contentious decisions grew as Buriram were awarded a penalty in the 87th minute. The visitors made no mistake and were back within touching distance of their opponents. Buriram opened the scoring through Diogo Luis Santo in the 17th minute but Thailand's golden boy Chanathip came to the rescue with an equaliser in first half stoppage time. Tensions boiled over after the match, with security guards coming to escort the referee to safety and away from the wrath of the Muangthong players and fans.Ghotbi looked furious with the showing of his players, while stoic Muangthong coach Totchtawan Sripan was visibly relieved to see his side back on top of the table.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 25, 2016 12:00 UTC