“Daniel Ting opens the scoring with a well-taken finish to give Ratchaburi the early advantage”
Pivotal“Double substitution at halftime as Gamba bring on Kishimoto and Yamashita to change the game”
“Gaku Nawata finds the equalizer with six minutes remaining to rescue a vital point for Gamba”
Pivotal
Gamba Osaka
Ratchaburi Mitrphol FC
Gamba Osaka salvaged a crucial point in their AFC Champions League Two campaign after Gaku Nawata's 84th-minute equalizer rescued them from a disappointing defeat. Ratchaburi had taken an early advantage through Daniel Ting's 18th-minute strike and looked set to claim all three points until the Japanese side's late surge. Manager's tactical adjustments at halftime, bringing on Takeru Kishimoto and Ryoya Yamashita, provided the impetus for their second-half revival. The draw keeps Gamba's continental hopes alive, though they'll rue not capitalizing on home advantage against the Thai visitors who showed impressive defensive discipline throughout most of the encounter.
How entertaining was this match?
Perfect form meets knockout desperation as table-topping Gamba Osaka host struggling Ratchaburi in the AFC Champions League Two quarterfinals. The Japanese side carries a six-game winning streak and previous 2-0 victory over their Thai opponents into this crucial first leg at home.
