In the ACL Elite, Buriram conceded a late decisive goal, drawing 1-1 with Melbourne City in the first leg of the round of 16.
In the AFC Champions League Elite round of 16, Buriram United, the sole representative from Thailand, faced Melbourne City FC, representing Australia.
At the 10th minute, Peter Zulj delivered a free-kick cross, leading to Robert Zulj's long-range left-footed shot after a headed clearance by Melbourne City's defense, but the shot went over the bar and out.
At the 15th minute, Melbourne City nearly took the lead from a free-kick when veteran defender Samuel Supryain fired a left-footed shot, only for Neil Etheridge to make an outstanding super save.
GOAL! At the 37th minute, Buriram United took the lead 1-0 against Melbourne City FC. Kingsley Schindler passed to Guilherme Bissoli, who shot into the near post, beating Patrick Beach beautifully.
Afterward, neither side could create additional chances, and the first half ended with Buriram United leading Melbourne City FC 1-0.
At the 69th minute, Melbourne City missed a shocking chance when Marcus Yunis passed from the flank to Daniel Arzani, who had a close-range shot from just a few yards, but the ball went wide behind the goal.
At the 78th minute, Daniel Arzani intercepted the ball in midfield, challenged Guilherme Bissoli, and quickly shot with his left foot, but the ball went off target over the crossbar. Buriram United still led 1-0.
At the 84th minute, Peter Zulj received a short corner pass from his brother Robert Zulj and shot immediately with his left foot towards the near post, but Patrick Beach defended well and cleared the ball out.
GOAL! At the 90+5 minute, Melbourne City FC equalized 1-1 against Buriram United just before the final whistle. Marcus Yunis crossed to Benjamin Casseus, who rose to head the ball into the goal.
After that, neither team managed to score again, and the match ended in a 1-1 draw between Buriram United and Melbourne City FC.
Lineups of both teams.
Melbourne City FC: Patrick Beach, Harry Shillington (Cavean Rahmani 68'), Kerman Ferreira, Samuel Supryain, Aziz Behich, Nathaniel Atkinson, Ryan Teague, Andreas Queen (Elbansan Rasini 78'), Marcus Yunis, Medin Memeti (Max Caputo 68'), Daniel Arzani (Benjamin Casseus 90').
Buriram United: Neil Etheridge, Sandy Walsh (Ruben Sanchez 71'), Ko Myungsok, Curtis Good, Eduardo Mancha, Goran Kausic, Peter Zulj, Robert Zulj, Kingsley Schindler, Supachai Jaided (Suphanat Mueanta 62'), Guilherme Bissoli.