Ubon Kruanapat 2-5 Udon Banjan United: Thai League 3 Goal Fest

Udon Banjan United delivered a ruthless away performance to beat Ubon Kruanapat 5-2 in Thai League 3 on Sunday, September 27, 2026. A hat-trick from Somchai Chaowana powered the visitors to a statement victory, handing Ubon Kruanapat a painful home defeat.

The match was open from the first whistle, with both sides committed to attacking football. Udon Banjan United’s finishing proved the difference, as they converted nearly every clear opportunity that came their way.

Match Overview

Udon Banjan United took the lead in the 8th minute when Somchai Chaowana finished a quick counter-attack. Ubon Kruanapat equalised in the 23rd minute through Kittisak, giving the home crowd hope. But Udon Banjan regained control before half-time, with Chaowana scoring his second in the 41st minute to make it 2-1 at the break.

The second half turned into a rout. Chaowana completed his hat-trick in the 55th minute, finishing from close range after a defensive error. Thanawat added a fourth in the 72nd minute, and Peerapat made it 5-1 in the 85th. Ubon Kruanapat grabbed a consolation through Anucha in the 67th minute, but the result was never in doubt after Udon Banjan’s third goal.

Key Moments

• 8th minute: Somchai Chaowana opens the scoring with a composed finish.
• 23rd minute: Kittisak equalises for Ubon Kruanapat.
• 41st minute: Chaowana restores Udon Banjan’s lead before half-time.
• 55th minute: Chaowana completes his hat-trick.
• 72nd minute: Thanawat adds a fourth for the visitors.
• 85th minute: Peerapat rounds off the scoring at 5-2.

Tactical Story

Udon Banjan United set up to press aggressively and attack directly. Their front three moved fluidly, pulling Ubon Kruanapat’s defence out of position and creating space for runners from midfield. Chaowana’s movement was particularly difficult to handle, as he repeatedly found gaps between the centre-backs.

Ubon Kruanapat tried to play out from the back, but turnovers proved costly. Their midfield struggled to track late runs, and once Udon Banjan took a 3-1 lead, the home side’s shape became increasingly stretched. The visitors’ clinical counter-attacking turned the game into a comfortable win.

Standout Players

Somchai Chaowana was the obvious star with three goals, showing pace, composure, and sharp positioning. Thanawat and Peerapat also impressed with intelligent link-up play and well-taken finishes. For Ubon Kruanapat, Kittisak and Anucha scored the goals, but the defensive unit will need to review a difficult afternoon.

What It Means

The victory boosts Udon Banjan United’s position in Thai League 3 and sends a warning to their promotion rivals. Ubon Kruanapat remain with work to do, especially at home, where defensive errors have proved costly. The five-goal display will be remembered as one of the standout attacking performances of the early season.