AFC Champions League League Phase East - 6
Buriram United 2 - 2 FT Gangwon FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ho-yeong Park 18'
Dae-won Kim 22'
Mo Jae-Hyeon 33'
HT
47' Kenny Dougall
58' Ko Myeong-Seok (P. Zulj)
65' S. Mueanta (P. Zulj)
Ho-yeong Park 70'
↓ H. Park ↑Hong Chul 73'
↓ Kang Joon-Hyuck ↑Y. Kang 73'
Kim Dae-Won 74'
Kang Yun-Gu 78'
↓ Seo Min-Woo ↑Jo Hyun-Tae 82'
↓ Lee Gi-Hyuk ↑Jeong Seung-Bin 82'
85' ↓ S. Mueanta ↑D. Despotovic
↓ Kim Do-Hyun ↑Yun Il-Lok 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
N. Etheridge 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ko Myeong-Seok 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
K. Dougall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Good 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
K. Schindler
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
G. Causic 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
P. Zulj 
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
F. Stojkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
R. Zulj
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Bissoli 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.9
Rating
S. Mueanta
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
C. Bootprom 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Haiprakon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Hemviboon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Bunmathan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibiza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Sukjitthammakul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Maikami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Despotovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-Hyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kim Do-Hyun
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
H. Park
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Shin Min-Ha
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kang Joon-Hyuck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Midfielders
Mo Jae-Hyeon
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Seo Min-Woo
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Lee Gi-Hyuk
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Kim Dae-Won
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Kim Gun-Hee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-Won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Lee Gwang-Yeon
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jo Hyun-Tae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hong Chul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Song Jun-Seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Seung-Bin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Kang-Guk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Tae-Hwan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang Eun-Chong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Min-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoo Byung-Heon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yun Il-Lok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +6
P: 6 GD: +5
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -4
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Battle of Parity at Chang Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A clinical 2-2 draw underscores the competitive Balance of the AFC Champions League, leaving both sides entrenched in the mid-table after a grueling encounter.
The Tactical Stalemate
The match began with a rare level of symmetry at the Chang Arena. Buriram United and Gangwon FC shared the ball precisely, each holding 50% possession through the early phases. A Balance score of 2.3 reflects how neither manager could gain a sustained territorial advantage. Both midfields cancelled each other out with a 77% passing accuracy, turning the pitch into a chess board where every tactical move was met with an immediate counter-response. While the Buriram United attack attempted to use their home advantage to carve out four big chances, the Gangwon FC defensive structure remained resilient, absorbing pressure before launching their own measured attacks in a display of discipline.
The Shot Barrage
As the game progressed, the caution of the first half evaporated into a relentless offensive display. An Intensity rating of 7.5 was fueled by a combined barrage of 26 shots that tested the concentration of both backlines. The Gangwon FC goalkeeper was particularly busy, producing five crucial saves to deny a Buriram United side that managed seven shots on target. The goalkeeper heroics narrative proved decisive here, as both number ones prevented the scoreline from spiralling further. Despite the high volume of attempts, the quality of the finishing remained remarkably even, resulting in a 2.0-2.0 goal distribution that mirrored the statistical deadlock seen in the passing and possession numbers.
The Final Verdict
The closing stages saw both teams trade blows without finding the knockout punch. With a Stakes rating of 1.0, the result serves as a fair reflection of their current standings in the league—5th for Buriram and 8th for Gangwon. While Gangwon FC will be pleased with a hard-fought point away from home, the three yellow cards they accrued show the physical toll required to maintain the draw. For the hosts, failing to convert 12 shots from inside the box will be a point of frustration for the manager. Ultimately, the 2-2 result keeps both clubs in the hunt for the knockout stages, though they will need to find more clinical edge to break away from the pack.
Key Questions
How many shots were recorded during the match?
A total of 26 shots were attempted, with 12 finding the target in a highly offensive display.
How did the possession split affect the game?
Possession was perfectly balanced at 50% for each team, reflecting a match where neither side could dominate.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival Instincts Take Over at Chang Arena
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. This is a high-stakes continental crossroads where the winner secures a massive leap toward direct knockout qualification while the loser risks slipping into the volatile playoff bracket.
The Setup
On December 09, 2025, Buriram United welcomes Gangwon FC to the Chang Arena for a match defined by the tension of the AFC Champions League league phase. Sitting 5th and 8th respectively, these two are direct competitors for a top-8 spot. Buriram enters with a Form rating of 5.0, reflecting a run of three draws in their last five matches that suggests they are difficult to beat but struggle to kill games off. The Stakes score of 4.0 reflects the critical nature of this round-six encounter; with only 3 points separating them, this is a genuine continental six-pointer.
Key Battle
The primary conflict will pit the creative intuition of Bissoli and S. Mueanta against the disciplined defensive structure of the South Korean visitors. While the Stars metric sits at a modest 1.6, the tactical Balance of 2.8 indicates that Buriram holds the structural edge at home. The Thai champions will look to exploit the wings, forcing the Gangwon back line into uncomfortable 1v1 situations, while the visitors will likely adopt a low block to frustrate the home crowd.
Our Prediction
Expect a match dictated by caution. Neither side can afford a defeat that would jeopardize their standing in the East Group. Buriram will dominate possession, but Gangwon’s defensive resilience is well-documented. A cagey opening half will give way to a frantic final twenty minutes, but both units are likely to cancel each other out. We expect a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both teams firmly in the hunt for the next stage.