AFC Champions League League Phase East - 2
FC Seoul 3 - 0 FT Buriram United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Robert Žulj 6'
↓ S. Walsh ↑F. Stojkovic 20'
27' Lucas Silva
38' Choi Jun (Lucas Silva)
↓ G. Causic ↑S. Pattynama 45'
↓ S. Haiprakon ↑F. Mulic 45'
45' Jeong Seung-Won (J. Lingard)
HT
46' ↓ Jeong Seung-Won ↑Moon Seon-Min
46' ↓ Cheon Seong-Hoon ↑M. Dugandzic
Peter Žulj 61'
Robert Žulj 65'
66' ↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Ryu Jae-Moon
68' Lucas Silva (Ryu Jae-Moon)
74' ↓ Park Soo-Il ↑Kim Jin-Su
↓ S. Jaided ↑Ibiza 75'
↓ Buriram United ↑I. Fandi 75'
84' ↓ Park Seong-Hoon ↑J. Kim
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Seoul
Goalkeepers
Choi Chul-Won 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Park Soo-Il 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Park Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Choi Jun 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Lucas Silva
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Jeong Tae-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-Mo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Hwang Do-Yun 
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
59
Passes
12
Duels
Jeong Seung-Won
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Cheon Seong-Hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
J. Lingard 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Kang Hyeon-Mu 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kim Jin-Su
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Han-Do
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryu Jae-Moon 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
24
Minutes
7.2
Rating
J. Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Jang Han-Gyeol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Oliveira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Young-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Son Seung-Beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Samuel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dugandzic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Buriram United
Goalkeepers
N. Etheridge
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Bauer 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Dougall
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
C. Good
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Walsh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
20
Entry
R. Zulj
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Zulj
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
60
Passes
12
Duels
S. Haiprakon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
C. Bootprom
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
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
S. Pattynama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Stojkovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibiza
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
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
I. Fandi
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
F. Mulic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/04/2016 | FC Seoul | 2 - 1 | Buriram United | AFC Champions League | World Cup Stadium |
| 23/02/2016 | Buriram United | 0 - 6 | FC Seoul | AFC Champions League | Chang Arena |
20/04/2016
23/02/2016
FC Seoul Win
Buriram United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -3
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
Clinical Seoul Masterclass at the World Cup Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This 3-0 victory re-establishes FC Seoul as a dominant continental force while highlighting the massive gulf in efficiency between the two sides.
The Siege of Seoul
From the opening exchange at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, FC Seoul established a rhythm that the visitors struggled to disrupt. While the match carried an Intensity score of 4.4, much of that energy was generated by the home side’s relentless set-piece pressure. Forcing 7 corners and maintaining 53% possession, the South Korean side turned the pitch into a tactical workshop. They moved the ball with an impressive 84% passing accuracy, slowly suffocating the Buriram United midfield. The Thai champions attempted to respond with high-energy closing, but they often found themselves chasing shadows as Seoul’s internal Balance allowed them to transition from defensive recovery to attacking phase with seamless ease, creating three big chances in the process.
Accuracy Over Volume
The turning point of this contest lay in the sheer disparity of finishing quality. Buriram United actually managed more total shots than their hosts, registering 10 attempts compared to Seoul's 8. However, the Upset Factor remained at 0.0 because the visitors simply could not find the target, with seven of those strikes coming from outside the box in desperate fashion. In contrast, FC Seoul were the definition of surgical; 75% of their total shots were on target. Every time the Seoul frontline breached the penalty area, they looked likely to score. This efficiency broke the morale of the Buriram defense, who despite making 29 clearances, could not stop the three-goal barrage that defined the middle period of the match.
The Continental Shift
As the final whistle blew, the implications for the AFC Champions League table became clear. With an Intensity narrative driven by constant corner pressure, FC Seoul proved that they do not need a mountain of opportunities to secure a result—only the right ones. For Buriram United, the defeat is a harsh lesson in continental standards; despite their 10 key passes, the lack of a clinical edge left them empty-handed. Given the Stakes of 1.0, this result provides Seoul with a significant boost in morale following a mixed run of domestic form, while the visitors must return to Thailand and address a shot accuracy that languished at a disappointing 30% throughout this difficult away trip.
Key Questions
How did the corner count impact the game?
The 10 total corners created constant pressure, allowing FC Seoul to maintain an Intensity score of 4.4 and starve Buriram of relief.
What does this mean for Buriram's form?
Buriram’s 30% shot accuracy exposed a clinical deficit, halting their recent momentum despite creating a higher volume of total chances than Seoul.
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.
East Asian Powerhouse Meets Thai Resilience
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 36/100. This match serves as a pivotal crossroads for two sides desperate to solidify their position within the top eight of the AFC Champions League East group.
The Setup
The Seoul World Cup Stadium prepares for a classic "six-pointer" where the margin for error has evaporated. FC Seoul enters this fixture sitting in 6th place, knowing that their current Form rating of 3.9 reflects a lack of consistency that could prove fatal in the league phase. On the other side, Buriram United holds a slender two-point advantage in 5th, but their 1.7 Stars score suggests they rely more on collective discipline than individual magic. While the technical Balance of the match remains low at 2.8, the Stakes are high at 6.0, as both teams are locked in a direct battle to avoid the mid-table playoff scramble and secure direct qualification.
Key Battle
This contest will be decided in the transition zones. FC Seoul’s midfield unit must dictate the tempo to feed J. Lingard, who remains their primary creative outlet. They face a Buriram United defensive structure that thrives on soaking up pressure before launching rapid counters through the likes of Bissoli and S. Mueanta. If the visitors can maintain their compact shape, the frustration in the home stands will grow, forcing Seoul into risky vertical passes that play right into Buriram's hands.
Our Prediction
Given the conservative nature of both managers in high-pressure continental ties, expect a cagey affair. Seoul will dominate possession but struggle to break down a resolute Thai backline. Buriram will find joy on the break, likely snatching an early lead before the hosts claw back an equalizer late in the second half. A 1-1 draw feels inevitable, keeping both sides firmly in the qualification hunt but satisfying neither.