Thai FA Cup: Huasamrong Gateway and Prime Bangkok FC Play Out Thrilling 2-2 Draw

Huasamrong Gateway and Prime Bangkok FC produced a pulsating Thai FA Cup tie on September 22, 2026, with the match finishing 2-2 after extra time. The scoreline only tells part of the story, as the hosts eventually advanced 4-3 on penalties after a tense shootout under the lights at Huasamrong Gateway Stadium. It was a night of cup football at its most dramatic: four goals, a late equaliser, and a goalkeeper who became the hero.

Match Overview

Competition: Thai FA Cup
Date: 22 September 2026, 19:00 local time
Venue: Huasamrong Gateway Stadium
Full-time: Huasamrong Gateway 2-2 Prime Bangkok FC (after extra time)
Penalties: Huasamrong Gateway 4-3 Prime Bangkok FC

The tie pitted two ambitious sides against each other, with a place in the next round at stake. Huasamrong Gateway, backed by a lively home crowd of around 3,500, looked to impose themselves early, while Prime Bangkok FC arrived with a reputation for quick transitions and clinical finishing. The stage was set for a classic cup encounter, and it did not disappoint.

First Half: End-to-End Football

Huasamrong Gateway started brightly and were rewarded for their early pressure in the 18th minute. A clever through ball from midfield released Anucha, who kept his composure to slot past the advancing goalkeeper and send the home supporters into raptures. The goal gave the hosts confidence, and they continued to press high, forcing Prime Bangkok FC into a series of hurried clearances.

However, Prime Bangkok FC gradually settled into the game and found an equaliser in the 34th minute. A well-worked move down the right flank ended with a low cross into the box, and Teerapat was on hand to side-foot home from close range. The away side nearly took the lead before the break, but a smart save from the Huasamrong goalkeeper kept the scores level at half-time.

Second Half: Drama and Comeback

The second half began with Prime Bangkok FC in the ascendancy. In the 52nd minute, they turned the game on its head. A swift counter-attack caught the Huasamrong defence out of position, and Nattapong fired a low drive into the bottom corner to make it 2-1. The away fans celebrated, and for a while, it looked as though the visitors would control the remainder of the match.

But Huasamrong Gateway refused to lie down. They pushed men forward and were rewarded in the 78th minute when Somchai rose highest to meet a corner and power a header past the goalkeeper. The stadium erupted, and the momentum shifted once more. Both teams had chances to win it in the closing stages, but resolute defending and some sharp goalkeeping sent the tie into extra time.

Extra Time and Penalty Shootout

Extra time was a tense, cagey affair. Fatigue crept in, but neither side was willing to settle for a replay. Prime Bangkok FC came closest with a free-kick that clipped the top of the crossbar, while Huasamrong Gateway saw a goal-bound effort cleared off the line. After 120 minutes, the score remained 2-2, and a penalty shootout was required to separate them.

In the shootout, Kittisak, the Huasamrong Gateway goalkeeper, emerged as the hero. He saved Prime Bangkok FC’s third penalty and then watched as the visitors missed another, while the hosts converted four of their five spot-kicks. The final kick sparked wild celebrations as Huasamrong Gateway sealed a 4-3 shootout win and a place in the next round of the Thai FA Cup.

Key Moments

• 18' – Anucha opens the scoring for Huasamrong Gateway.
• 34' – Teerapat equalises for Prime Bangkok FC.
• 52' – Nattapong puts Prime Bangkok FC ahead.
• 78' – Somchai heads home to make it 2-2.
• 120' – Extra time ends level.
• Penalties – Huasamrong Gateway win 4-3.

Tactical Story

Huasamrong Gateway set up in a 4-4-2 formation, looking to use the width of the pitch and deliver early crosses into the box. Their midfield duo worked tirelessly to disrupt Prime Bangkok FC’s rhythm, and their full-backs pushed high to support the attack. The approach paid off with two well-taken goals, though they were occasionally exposed on the counter.

Prime Bangkok FC lined up in a 4-2-3-1, relying on quick passing and the pace of their wide forwards. They controlled long spells of the second half and looked dangerous every time they broke forward. However, their inability to hold onto the lead proved costly, and the penalty shootout added another layer of heartbreak to their cup campaign.

Standout Players

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