AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 1
Johor Darul Takzim FC 1 - 1 FT Buriram United
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Match Events
↓ Goran Čaušić ↑Vukan Savićević 12'
17' Jonathan Silva
25' Afiq Fazail
26' Oscar Arribas (Marcos Guilherme)
Stefan Schimmer (Darlan Pereira Mendes) 43'
45' ↓ Afiq Fazail ↑Nacho Méndez
45' ↓ Shahab Zahedi ↑Bergson Gustavo Silveira da Silva
45'+1 Shahab Zahedi
HT
↓ Stefan Schimmer ↑Paulinho 60'
64' Kevin Medina
68' ↓ Jonathan Silva ↑Matías Nahuel
↓ Darlan Pereira Mendes ↑Theerathon Bunmathan 74'
↓ Guilherme Bissoli ↑Alexandru Tudorie 74'
↓ Sasalak Haiprakhon ↑Eduardo Mancha 74'
75' ↓ Oscar Arribas ↑Jairo de Macedo da Silva
90'+3 ↓ Dejan Petrović ↑Carlos Akapo
FT
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
Johor Darul Takzim FC Win
Buriram United Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: -3
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Johor Darul Takzim FC
Buriram United
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Buriram United
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Futmetrix AI estimate
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Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Our verdict: A match defined by tactical grit, spectacular goalkeeping, and late-game VAR chaos leaves both sides settling for a hard-fought draw.
The Opening Exchanges
A relentless tempo established the evening's narrative from kickoff. Johor Darul Takzim FC looked sharp, settling quickly to ensure they controlled possession with 59% of the ball. The Intensity in the middle third was evident as both sides scrapped for early dominance. The breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute when Oscar Arribas capitalized on a brilliant creative sequence orchestrated by Marcos Guilherme. The hosts seemed ready to run away with the tie, shifting the momentum entirely in their favor and pinning the visitors back. However, the Thai side remained organized, refusing to let the early deficit break their structural discipline as they waited for counter-attacking opportunities.
The Shifting Tide
Just before the interval, Buriram United struck back. Stefan Schimmer silenced the home crowd in the 43rd minute, leveling the scoreline and drastically altering the complexion of the second half. The crucial pivot arrived in the 57th minute when Kenneth William Dougall saw straight red, completely disrupting the Balance of the visitor's midfield. Reduced to ten men, Buriram parked the bus. JDT peppered the goal, ultimately unleashing 19 shots, but they ran into an absolute wall. N. Etheridge delivered a spectacular performance between the sticks, pulling off seven crucial saves to frustrate the Malaysian champions at every turn.
Late Drama and Heartbreak
The closing stages transformed into pure theater as the Stakes reached a boiling point. In the 83rd minute, VAR intervened to confirm a penalty for a foul on Arif Aiman bin Mohd Hanapi. The stage was set for a dramatic late victory, but Bergson Gustavo Silveira da Silva shockingly fluffed his lines from the spot at the 87-minute mark, extinguishing the Upset Factor for a dramatic home win. The drama was far from over. Moments later, VAR stepped in again, this time upgrading a foul by Eddy Silvestre Pascual Israfilov to a straight red card for violent conduct in the 90th minute. With both teams finishing a man down, the final whistle cemented a breathless stalemate.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Kenneth William Dougall impact the match?
The dismissal forced Buriram into a deep defensive block, relying heavily on N. Etheridge's exceptional goalkeeping to survive JDT's relentless attacking waves.
Was the penalty miss by Marcos Guilherme the turning point?
Bergson actually took the 87th-minute penalty, not Guilherme. His crucial miss was the ultimate climax, denying JDT a guaranteed victory and sealing the draw.
How did VAR change this match?
VAR defined the final ten minutes, confirming JDT's late penalty opportunity and subsequently upgrading Eddy Pascual's yellow to a straight red card.
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.
Southeast Asian Heavyweights Meet on Asia's Elite Stage
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. An opening day fixture where tactical caution heavily outweighs attacking ambition, making it a grueling watch for the neutrals.
The Setup
As the AFC Champions League Elite league phase kicks off on September 15, 2026, at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, expect a chess match rather than a shootout. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of this competition, easing the immediate pressure but muddying the tactical waters. Both Johor Darul Takzim FC and Buriram United enter with a sluggish Form rating, indicating structural issues that neither side has fully resolved. The hosts will look to midfielders Nacho Méndez and João Figueiredo, alongside Nené, to dictate the tempo. Meanwhile, the visitors will rely on attackers Bissoli and S. Mueanta to snatch something on the counter. With an average Balance and decent but unspectacular Stars on display, this clash feels destined to become a slow-burn battle.
Key Battle
This match will be decided in the trenches. The home midfield's attempt to orchestrate possession will crash directly into a rigid away back line. Expect a gritty, physical struggle with little room for creative flair, as the visitors look to absorb pressure and frustrate the hosts.
Our Prediction
A cagey 1-1 draw. Neither side has the attacking rhythm to blow the opposition away, and the fear of starting the continental campaign with a defeat will force both managers to prioritize defensive solidity over taking risks.