Jonathan Cohen Stars in Thai League Opener with Two Assists
The Thai League kicked off its new season with Israeli player Jonathan Cohen making a significant impact for Bangkok United. In the opening 90 minutes of the season, Cohen played 75 minutes and provided two crucial assists in his team's 3-1 victory over Sisaket United.
Cohen's first assist came in the 22nd minute, setting up Wuttipong Pomphan for the opening goal. He then delivered another excellent through ball in the second half to Pomphan, who scored Bangkok's third goal. The match saw Bangkok take an early lead in the 15th minute and ultimately secure a strong start to their campaign.
In other European leagues, Mahmoud Jaber returned to action for Saint-Étienne after a five-month absence. He played in the 64th minute of their 3-1 win against Montpellier in the French second division. This victory marked Saint-Étienne's fifth consecutive win, maintaining their position at the top of the league.
Additionally, in Romania, Dynamo Bucharest, featuring Yonatan Stoyanov for the full 90 minutes, defeated Steaua Bucharest 2-1. Ofri Arad came off the bench for Steaua in the second half. Dynamo leads the Romanian league with 17 points after eight rounds, while Steaua has 11 points and sits in sixth place.
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