2 – 2
“Teerasil Dangda opens the scoring for True Bangkok United with a well-taken finish”
Pivotal“Trent Buhagiar levels the score for Tampines Rovers with a crucial equalizer”
Pivotal“Ilias Alhaft restores True Bangkok United's lead just before halftime”
Pivotal“Koya Kazama strikes back for Tampines Rovers to secure a valuable point”
Pivotal
Tampines Rovers
True Bangkok United
Tampines Rovers and True Bangkok United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in this AFC Champions League Two encounter, with both sides showing attacking intent throughout. The visitors took an early lead through veteran striker Teerasil Dangda in the 15th minute, but Rovers responded well with Trent Buhagiar's equalizer on 39 minutes. Bangkok appeared to be taking control when Ilias Alhaft restored their advantage just before halftime, but the Singapore side showed resilience after the break. Koya Kazama's 71st-minute strike ensured the points were shared, with both teams making multiple substitutions in the final stages as they searched for a winner. The result leaves both sides with work to do in their continental campaign, though Rovers will be pleased with their fighting spirit on home soil.
How entertaining was this match?
AFC Champions League Two quarterfinal reaches its climax as Tampines Rovers host True Bangkok United, trailing 2-1 from the first leg. The Singaporean side needs a victory at Bishan Stadium to overturn the deficit and advance to the semifinals.
