sand357 The 10-man Thunder Castle couldn’t resist, losing to Yokohama F. Marinos ACLE in Game 4, still on the way to the next round. sand357

The AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 football competition (AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ELITE 2024/25), match 4 on 6 November 2024, “Thunder Castle” Buriram United, who have 7 points from 3 matches, traveled to Yokohama International Stadium, Japan, to meet Yokohama F. Marinos, a strong team from the J-League, Japan, who also have 4 points from 3 matches.

In the 2nd minute, the home team, Yokohama F. Marinos, had a strong chance to greet first. Hijiri Kato received the ball on the left and curved it into the penalty area. Anderson Lopez set up a shot, but the ball hit Neil Etheridge who fell to parry it into the path of Jan Matheus who opened the ball from the right into the 6-yard box. Anderson Lopez charged in and shot it over the crossbar.

In the 5th minute, the home team continued to have chances to score. Takumi Kamijima set up a shot that flew dangerously wide before it went wide.

In the 8th minute, Buriram United had a chance. Theerathon Bunmathan received the ball in the middle of the field before sending a dangerous pass up to Dion Cools, who broke free and shot into the penalty area. Hiroki Ikura, the home team’s goalkeeper, had to use his strength to save the ball and keep it out of danger. 

In the 9th minute, Theerathon Bunmathan collected the ball in front of the penalty area before passing it inside. Guilherme Bissoli controlled the ball and pulled the ball off the home team’s defenders before shooting straight at the goal. However, Hiroki Ikura saved the ball again.

GOALLL!! In the 11th minute, Takumi Kamijima received the ball on the right flank before placing a long ball to the left wing. Kenta Inoue collected the ball, dribbled into the penalty area before cutting inside and shooting a curved shot into the base of the right post. Yokohama F. Marinos led Buriram United 1-0.

In the 22nd minute, Theerathon Bunmathan received the ball in front of the penalty area and lifted the ball up to Dion Cools, who ran through the offside trap to collect the ball before trying to pass the ball low, but it was blocked by a home player and went out behind. The Thunder Castle only got a corner kick. Theerathon Bunmathan sent a curved ball from the right corner flag into the 6-yard box. Hiroki Ikura came out to receive the ball.

In the 27th minute, Buriram United, who were trailing in score, had to suffer a disadvantage in terms of players when Sasalak Haiprakhon went to foul Jean Asiangbe by lifting his leg, before the referee came to give a red card to the Buriram United left back and sent him off the field.

GOALLL!! In the 45+1 minute, continuing from the 42nd minute, the home team received a corner kick on the right. Jan Matheus sent the ball into the 6-yard box. Takumi Kamijima ran in to head the ball into the hands of Neil Etheridge. However, at this moment, the referee received a notification from the VAR room that there was a handball by Guilherme Bissoli before the referee went to look at the monitor to help decide and came back to point to a penalty. Anderson Lopes took the responsibility of taking the shot and did not miss, the ball rolling low into the goal. Yokohama F. Marinos escaped Buriram United 2-0.

GOALLL!! In the 45+3 minute, Kenta Inoue received the ball at the end of the left sideline before turning back and back-heeling it to Hijiri Kato, who took a half-shot, half-knee-level shot into the 6-yard box. Neil Etheridge bent down to receive the ball, but the ball slipped through his hands and into the goal. The home team extended their lead to 3-0, which ended the first half with this score.

Back in the second half, Buriram United quickly changed the game by sending Jefferson Tabinas to replace Lucas Crispim in order to play a tighter defense.

In the 48th minute, Theerathon Bunmathan collected the ball in the forward area and passed the ball to the left to Jefferson Tabinas, who ran in to send a curved ball into the penalty area. Goran Causic soared up and headed the ball with full force, but it hit the head of a home team defender and went out. The Thunder Castle was awarded a corner kick. Theerathon Bunmathan sent the ball into the penalty area, but Carlos Eduardo cleared the ball out of danger.

In the 56th minute, Hijiri Kato received the ball in the middle of the field before curling the ball into the 6-yard box on the right. Asahi Uenaga ran in to head the ball into the goal. However, the referee did not allow the goal because Asahi Uenaga had run offside. 

GOALLL!! In the 57th minute, Jean-Asiengbe received the ball on the right before passing it forward to Jan Matheus, who dribbled down the side of the penalty area before crossing the ball into the box. Curtis Good attempted to block it, but the ball fell to Anderson Lopes, who shot it into the net. Yokohama F. Marinos 4-0 Buriram United.

GOALLL!! In the 66th minute, Takuma Nishimura received the ball on the right before passing to Kota Mizunuma, who played a low pass into the penalty area. Asahi Uenaga charged in and scored, making it 5-0 to Yokohama F. Marinos.

In the 90+1 minute, Jean-Asiengbe collected the ball from the second row and shot from a distance, the ball flying towards the goal, but Jefferson Tabinas headed the ball clear and it went behind.

After that, there were no more goals scored. The game ended with Buriram United, who had 10 players remaining, losing 0-5 to Yokohama F. Marinos. As a result, the Thunder Castle lost their first game. They still have 7 points and are in 6th place on the scoreboard, still holding on to a place in the next round.

List of players from both teams

Yokohama F. Marinos: Hiroki Ikura (Goalkeeper), Keiko Sakakibara (Hiroto Asada 85′), Takumi Kamijima, Carlos Eduardo (C), Hijiri Kato, Jean Asiangbe, Riku Yamane (Kohei Mochizuki 74′), Kenta Inoue (Ryo Miyaichi 65′), Asahi Uenaga, Jan Matheus (Kota Mizunuma 65′), Anderson Lopes (Takuma Nishimura 65′).

Buriram United: Neil Etheridge (Goalkeeper), Curtis Good (Marcelo Gnalo 61′), Kennett Dougal (Matheus Vargas 61′), Kim Min-hyeok, Sasalak Haiprakhon, Dion Cools (Krigor Moraes 85′), Theerathon Bunmathan (C), Goran Causic, Lucas Crispim (Jefferson Tabinas 46′), Supachai Jaided (Rattanagorn Maikami 72′), Guilherme Bissoli. ( sand357 )

sand357 Mario Gjurovski urges SCG Muangthong United to come back and win against Ratchaburi Mitr Phol. sand357

SCG Muangthong United is scheduled to play in the 21st match of the Toyota Thai League, visiting the home of the “Dragon Kings” Ratchaburi Mitr Phol FC at Mitr Phol Stadium. The “Proud Kirins”, who have won consecutively, stumbled, losing to Samut Prakan City 2-4 in their latest game.

SCG Muangthong United head coach Mario Gjurovski said, “I don’t think facing Ratchaburi will be an easy game, as they are a quality team and showed that in their last game. But we will try to win after our last loss, as it’s important for us to get back on track and get results like we did in the past.”

“The team is in good shape right now, and of course, our goal remains the same: to continue playing. We must try to fight and overcome this. The important thing is to get points. We must try our best in each match, and let’s see what the table looks like.”

“My goal is definitely to get three points in every match. We will try our best. We respect every team. We respect Ratchaburi, but we must play with caution to win this game.”( sand357 )