AFC Champions League Round of 16
Buriram United 0 - 0 PEN Melbourne City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' ↓ Edu Mancha ↑F. Stojkovic
21' R. Zulj
25' ↓ S. Mueanta ↑K. Dougall
HT
↓ H. Shillington ↑K. Rahmani 46'
46' ↓ S. Walsh ↑S. Jaided
57' Bissoli
71' ↓ Bissoli ↑K. Junker
73' F. Stojkovic
77' K. Dougall
↓ M. Memeti ↑M. Caputo 80'
↓ A. Kuen ↑E. Rashani 87'
90'+1 P. Zulj
90'+6 N. Etheridge
↓ D. Arzani ↑L. Wong 101'
105' ↓ K. Junker ↑R. Sanchez
G. Ferreyra 119'
119' R. Sanchez
M. Caputo 120'+1
120'+1 G. Causic
R. Teague 120'+2
120'+2 K. Schindler
A. Behich 120'+3
120'+3 P. Zulj
M. Younis 120'+4
120'+4 K. Dougall
↓ S. Souprayen ↑E. Durakovic 120'+5
120'+5 ↓ Ko Myeong-Seok ↑S. Lee-Oh
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
Neil Etheridge 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sandy Walsh 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Myeong-seok Ko 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Curtis Good
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Mancha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
10
Entry
Midfielders
Goran Čaušić 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Peter Žulj
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Kingsley Schindler
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Robert Žulj 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3
Rating
Suphanat Mueanta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
25
Entry
Forwards
Guilherme Bissoli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
BENCH
Chatchai Bootprom 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Filip Stojković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
110
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnaphat Leeaoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pansa Hemviboon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Narubodin Weerawatnodom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sasalak Haiprakhon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenny Dougall
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Toku
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Supachai Chaided
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kasper Junker
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Melbourne City
Goalkeepers
Patrick Beach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Harrison Shillington 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Germán Ferreyra
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
0
Fouls
7
Rating
Samuel Souprayen 
MAGNET
154
Activity
154
Activity
143
Passes
11
Duels
Aziz Behich
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Midfielders
Nathaniel Atkinson
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
70
Passes
14
Duels
Ryan Teague
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Andreas Kuen
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Marcus Younis
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.7
Rating
Medin Memeti
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Daniel Arzani
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
43
Passes
18
Duels
BENCH
James Nieuwenhuizen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Besian Kutleshi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Bonetig
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Delbridge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Antoniou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lawrence Wong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emin Durakovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zane Schreiber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kavian Rahmani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Caputo
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.6
Rating
Elbasan Rashani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Mazzeo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Melbourne City | 1 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | AAMI Park |
| 21/10/2025 | Melbourne City | 2 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | AAMI Park |
| 08/11/2023 | Melbourne City | 0 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | AAMI Park |
| 25/10/2023 | Buriram United | 0 - 2 | Melbourne City | AFC Champions League | Chang Arena |
03/03/2026
21/10/2025
08/11/2023
25/10/2023
Buriram United Win
Melbourne City Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
10-Man Buriram Defy the Odds in Shootout Drama
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. An agonizing tactical stalemate transformed into a battle of pure endurance before Buriram snatched quarter-final progression from the spot.
The Attrition Trap
Setting the scene at Chang Arena, this second leg carried massive Stakes. With the aggregate delicately poised at 1-1 following the first encounter, a tense tactical battle was expected. Early on, the game followed a predictable rhythm until disaster struck for Buriram United. R. Zulj was shown a straight red card just 21 minutes in for roughing, completely altering the trajectory of the tie. Forced to abandon their attacking shape, the hosts dug a trench on the edge of their penalty area. Melbourne City gratefully accepted the invitation, pushing their full-backs high and instantly taking control of the pitch. They completely dominated possession, pinning the Thai side deep, but finding an early breakthrough against a frantic, unified defensive block proved far more difficult than the numbers suggested.
The Siege
Moving into the second half and extra time, Melbourne cranked up the Intensity to suffocating levels. The visitors unleashed wave after wave of attacks, racking up 76 percent possession and forcing 10 corners. The Balance of play was utterly one-sided, turning the pitch into a half-court siege. Even with Samuel Souprayen expertly orchestrating play from the back line, the Australians lacked a ruthless finishing touch. Every cross and through ball was met by the heroic Myeong-seok Ko, who anchored the hosts' desperate rearguard action. Frustration ultimately poisoned Melbourne's discipline. Deep into extra time, G. Ferreyra lost his cool and received a red card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 119th minute, briefly levelling the playing field just as the referee prepared to blow for a shootout.
The Lottery
After 120 agonizing minutes of scoreless football, the brutal lottery of penalty kicks awaited. M. Caputo stepped up first and converted under immense pressure, but the shootout quickly unravelled for the visitors. Crucial misses from R. Teague and veteran defender A. Behich shifted the momentum entirely. Buriram's penalty takers, having defended for their lives all evening, suddenly found their scoring touch. K. Schindler and P. Zulj buried their respective spot-kicks with clinical precision. Finally, the responsibility fell to K. Dougall, who smashed home the decisive penalty to spark wild celebrations in the stands. It was an epic display of defensive resilience from the ten men of Buriram, who against all odds, punched their ticket to the quarter-finals.
Key Questions
How did the red card for R. Zulj impact the match?
It forced Buriram into a deep defensive block for nearly 100 minutes, allowing Melbourne to completely dominate possession but ultimately failing to score.
Was the penalty miss by Samuel Souprayen the turning point?
Samuel Souprayen did not take a penalty. The actual turning points were the crucial shootout misses by R. Teague and A. Behich for Melbourne.
How dramatic was the late winner by Samuel Souprayen?
There was no late winner in open play. The match ended 0-0 after extra time, with Buriram winning the dramatic penalty shootout.
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.
Locked at Level Pegging in Buriram
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. This second leg is a pure survival test where the aggregate deadlock ensures a high-octane finish at Chang Arena.
The Setup
Everything is on the line after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. Buriram United grabbed a vital away goal through Bissoli before a late equalizer left the tie wide open. Both sides enter this match with identical records over their last eight domestic games, but the continental Stakes change the temperature entirely. Buriram has been difficult to break down, largely thanks to Neil Etheridge, who has recorded four clean sheets in his last five outings. For Melbourne City, the challenge is simple: they must find a way to score in Thailand to keep their quarter-final dreams alive. Their away Form has been respectable, but the atmosphere at Chang Arena is a different beast altogether.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will decide who controls the tempo. Peter Žulj is the creative heartbeat for the hosts, having already notched three assists this season. He will be directly opposed by the dangerous Marcus Younis. While Žulj looks to pull the strings from deep, Younis provides the explosive threat that could catch the Thai side on the break. If Žulj is allowed time on the ball, Buriram will dominate territory, but one slip-up allows the visitors' pace to exploit the transition. It is a classic battle of Stars with contrasting styles.
Our Verdict
Our take is that home advantage will be the deciding factor in this second leg. Buriram United have shown a higher defensive Balance throughout the group stages and the first leg. Melbourne City will push forward late, but Etheridge's shot-stopping and the clinical finishing of the Buriram front line should see them through. We expect a hard-fought encounter where the home side edges it 1-0 or 2-1, securing their place in the next round through grit rather than flair.