AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 1, East
Buriram United 2 - 1 FT Johor Darul Takzim FC
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⚡ Intensity
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🏆 Stakes
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🎲 Upset
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Antonio Cristian 28'
HT
50' S. Mueanta (R. Zulj)
54' R. Zulj (S. Mueanta)
58' Filip Stojković
↓ E. Israfilov ↑R. Parra 58'
60' ↓ F. Stojkovic ↑S. Walsh
74' ↓ Bissoli ↑S. Jaided
↓ Jairo ↑Bergson 74'
74' ↓ S. Mueanta ↑F. Mulic
78' Fejsal Mulić
82' Sandy Walsh
↓ H. Hevel ↑A. Fazail 83'
↓ J. Silva ↑O. Arribas 83'
↓ J. Irazabal ↑S. Lowry 84'
90'+3 ↓ G. Causic ↑R. Bauer
90'+3 ↓ R. Zulj ↑P. Sukjitthammakul
90'+4 Peter Žulj
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Go Myeong-seok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Dougall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curtis Good
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Filip Stojković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Goran Čaušić 
NPC
93
Minutes
93
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Peter Žulj 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shayne Pattynama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Robert Žulj 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Guilherme Bissoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Suphanat Mueanta
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Chatchai Bootprom 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sasalak Haiprakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Theerathon Bunmathan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sandy Walsh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnaphat Leeaoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Bauer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phitiwat Sookjitthammakul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ratthanakorn Maikami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Supachai Chaided
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilhan Fandi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fejsal Mulić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Goalkeepers
Andoni Zubiaurre 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Eddy Pascual
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Cristián Glauder
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jonathan Silva
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
J. Irazabal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hector Hevel
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Ignacio Méndez 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Arif Aiman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Figueiredo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ager Aketxe 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jairo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Park Jun-hyung
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shane Lowry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl Parra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Afiq Fazail
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nazmi Faiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Natxo Insa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Óscar Arribas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Hidalgo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bergson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Celso Bermejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hazmi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Saad
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 0 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin |
| 03/04/2025 | Buriram United | 0 - 0 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | AFC Champions League | Chang Arena |
| 12/03/2024 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 0 - 0 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | Stadium Sultan Ibrahim Larkin |
03/11/2025
03/04/2025
12/03/2024
Buriram United Win
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025) |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025) |
| 3 | Gangwon FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025) |
| 4 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025) |
| 5 | Buriram United | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025) |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025) |
| 7 | FC Seoul | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025) |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025) |
| 9 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025) |
| 10 | Chengdu Better City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025) |
| 11 | Melbourne City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025) |
| 12 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025) |
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
Buriram United
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Buriram United
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Tactical Precision Leads Buriram to Continental Triumph
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. This hard-fought victory propels Buriram United into the top five of the AFC Champions League standings, leaving JDT to rue missed opportunities despite controlling large portions of the ball.
The Siege of Chang Arena
The humid air at Buriram United's home ground provided the backdrop for a classic continental encounter as the hosts welcomed their Malaysian rivals. While Johor Darul Takzim FC controlled possession with a 58% share, the home side looked far more lethal during rapid transitions. An Intensity score of 5.5 reflects a game where every turnover sparked a dangerous counter-attack. The visitors dictated the tempo through the middle, attempting to silence the vocal home crowd, but Buriram's defensive shape remained disciplined. A barrage of 24 shots across the ninety minutes turned the match into an end-to-end spectacle, with both sides testing the opposition's resolve early on. Buriram’s direct approach constantly forced the JDT backline into desperate clearances, utilizing their eight corners to maintain a suffocating level of set-piece pressure.
The Set-Piece Pivot
The momentum shifted decisively as the home side began to exploit the space left by JDT’s high defensive line. While a Balance rating of 2.1 suggests a contest that remained close on the scoreboard, the efficiency of the Thai champions was the defining factor of the afternoon. Buriram created three big chances, showing the clinical edge that their opponents lacked in the final third. The turning point arrived through a sequence of sustained corner pressure, where the aerial dominance of the Buriram frontline finally broke the deadlock. Despite JDT recording six shots on target—double that of the hosts—the visitors could not convert their territorial dominance into a lead. The Malaysian side’s 438 passes displayed technical superiority, but they struggled to penetrate a low block that seemed purpose-built to absorb pressure and strike on the break.
Defensive Heroics and Table Implications
As the match entered its final phase, Johor Darul Takzim FC threw everything forward in a desperate bid to rescue a point, racking up 16 total shots. However, the Buriram goalkeeper emerged as a central figure, producing five vital saves to protect the slim advantage. A Stakes rating of 1.0 underscores how critical this mid-table clash was for both clubs' knockout stage ambitions. With the final whistle confirming a 2-1 scoreline, Buriram United climb to 11 points, solidifying their position in 5th place and boosting morale. For the visitors, the defeat is a bitter pill to swallow after dominating the ball, leaving them in 7th position with significant ground to make up. The victory at Chang Arena proved once again that in elite competition, clinical finishing often outweighs possession statistics.
Key Questions
Why did Buriram United win despite having less possession?
Efficiency was the deciding factor; Buriram scored twice from just three shots on target and made five crucial saves to withstand JDT's pressure.
How does this result affect the AFC Champions League standings?
Buriram United moves up to 5th place with 11 points, while Johor Darul Takzim FC remains in 7th place with 8 points.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Southeast Asian Powerhouses Clash in ACL Opener
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 15/100. This opening fixture at Chang Arena carries the weight of a final as both sides fight to secure their spot above the top-24 playoff line.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League transitions into its new league phase, Buriram United and Johor Darul Takzim FC meet in a match where the directive is simple: survive and advance. Despite a Form rating of 2.5, Buriram has shown resilience at home, though their recent WDDWL run suggests a lack of clinical edge. On the other side, JDT arrives with momentum after back-to-back wins, but a Balance score of 2.8 indicates that neither side has established true dominance yet. With a Stakes level of 1.0 reflecting the early stage of the tournament, the fear of an opening-day defeat might outweigh the ambition to hunt for all three points.
Key Battle
The outcome will likely be decided by the efficiency of the home side's attack against JDT's structured midfield. Bissoli and S. Mueanta provide the creative spark for the Thai champions, but they will be met by a disciplined Malaysian engine room. The battle between JDT's Nacho Méndez and the Buriram backline will dictate the tempo. While the Stars rating of 1.7 highlights a lack of global marquee names, the regional rivalry ensures a high-intensity encounter where spatial control in the middle third becomes the primary objective.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where both managers prioritize defensive integrity. Buriram will look to use the home crowd at Chang Arena to build early pressure, but JDT's recent defensive improvements should hold firm. A 1-1 draw is the most probable outcome, as both clubs look to bank a point toward the top-24 qualification threshold rather than risking a total collapse in the first round.