Buriram United
Melbourne City
Buriram United advanced to the next round of the AFC Champions League Elite after a brutal encounter that saw both teams reduced to nine men. Melbourne City's Robert Zulj was dismissed for violent conduct in the 21st minute, forcing early tactical adjustments from coach Patrick Kisnorbo. The numerical advantage allowed Buriram to control possession but they struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined City defense. The match descended into chaos late on when Buriram's Germán Ferreyra received his marching orders for violent conduct in the 119th minute, leveling the playing field just before penalties. Neil Etheridge emerged as the hero for Buriram, making crucial saves from Ryan Teague and Aziz Behich in the shootout to secure a 4-2 penalty victory and keep their continental campaign alive.
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Aziz BehichPenalty attempt denied! Aziz Behich from Melbourne City took a left-footed shot, but Neil Etheridge of Buriram United made a fantastic save, stopping the ball in the bottom right corner.
Goal! Buriram United 0 - 2 Melbourne City. Kingsley Schindler from Buriram United successfully converts the penalty, striking the ball with his right foot into the top left corner of the net.
Ryan TeaguePenalty attempt thwarted! Ryan Teague from Melbourne City took a left-footed shot, but Neil Etheridge of Buriram United made a fantastic save, denying him in the top right corner.
Goal! Buriram United 0 - 1 Melbourne City. Goran Causic steps up and successfully converts the penalty, striking it with his right foot into the bottom right corner of the net.
Goal! Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 1 - Max Caputo - Melbourne City - successfully converts the penalty with a right-footed strike into the bottom left corner.
The penalty shootout is now underway with the score tied at Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
The second half of extra time has concluded, and the score remains Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Emin Durakovic comes on to take the place of Samuel Souprayen.
Substitution for Buriram United: Shinnaphat Leeaoh comes on to replace Ko Myeong-Seok, who has been injured.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match has been paused due to an injury to Ko Myeong-Seok from Buriram United.
Missed opportunity! Kenneth Dougall from Buriram United took a left-footed shot from the center of the box after a corner kick, but it didn't hit the target.
Corner kick awarded to Buriram United, following a foul by Samuel Souprayen.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be three minutes of stoppage time.
Germán FerreyraRed CardGermán Ferreyra of Melbourne City receives a red card for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Rubén SánchezYellow CardRubén Sánchez from Buriram United receives a yellow card.
Germán FerreyraVAR Review: Card upgraded for Germán Ferreyra - Melbourne City.
Corner awarded to Melbourne City after Goran Causic allowed the ball to go out.
The shot was blocked. Kenneth Dougall from Buriram United took a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was successfully saved.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City committed a foul.
Marcus Younis commits a foul for Melbourne City.
The shot is deflected! Kavian Rahmani from Melbourne City tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Substitution for Buriram United: Rubén Sánchez comes on to take the place of Kasper Junker.
The second half of extra time is underway with the score still tied at Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
The first half of extra time has concluded, with the score still tied at Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, following a foul by Ko Myeong-Seok.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, following a save made by Neil Etheridge.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Elbasan Rashani from Melbourne City took a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but Neil Etheridge of Buriram United made a great save, keeping it out in the bottom left corner.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Elbasan Rashani from Melbourne City takes a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
The fourth official has indicated there will be one minute of stoppage time.
Ko Myeong-Seok from Buriram United is awarded a free kick in their own half.
Samuel Souprayen commits a foul for Melbourne City.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, following a deflection off Filip Stojkovic.
Kenneth Dougall of Buriram United commits a handball.
Ryan Teague from Melbourne City comes close as he directs a header from the center of the penalty area, but it strikes the crossbar.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Lawrence Wong comes on to take the place of Daniel Arzani.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Melbourne City.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Kenneth Dougall from Buriram United commits a foul.
Ko Myeong-Seok from Buriram United earns a free kick in their own half.
Ko Myeong-Seok from Buriram United earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Elbasan Rashani commits a foul for Melbourne City.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Kenneth Dougall from Buriram United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Daniel Arzani from Melbourne City committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Max Caputo from Melbourne City took a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the right. He was set up by Aziz Behich with a well-placed through ball.
The first half of extra time is underway, with the score still tied at Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
The second half has concluded, and the score remains Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
Neil EtheridgeYellow CardNeil Etheridge from Buriram United receives a yellow card.
VAR Review: Potential Red Card Under Examination.
Neil Etheridge from Buriram United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Max Caputo from Melbourne City committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City after Kingsley Schindler allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City after Kingsley Schindler allowed the ball to go out.
Peter ZuljYellow CardPeter Zulj of Buriram United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Germán Ferreyra from Melbourne City is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Germán Ferreyra from Melbourne City is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Shot on goal thwarted. Max Caputo from Melbourne City takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the box, but Neil Etheridge of Buriram United makes a save right in the center of the net.
Corner awarded to Melbourne City after a deflection off Kingsley Schindler.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Elbasan Rashani comes on to take the place of Andreas Kuen.
Kenneth Dougall from Buriram United commits a handball.
Peter Zulj from Buriram United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City commits a foul.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Max Caputo comes on to take the place of Medin Memeti.
Corner awarded to Melbourne City after a deflection off Neil Etheridge.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City, following a deflection off Filip Stojkovic.
Kenny DougallYellow CardKenneth Dougall of Buriram United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Marcus Younis of Melbourne City earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Kenneth Dougall from Buriram United commits a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The match is currently on hold due to an injury to Neil Etheridge from Buriram United.
Offside call against Melbourne City. Marcus Younis has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Filip StojkovicYellow CardFilip Stojkovic from Buriram United receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Nathaniel Atkinson from Melbourne City earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Nathaniel Atkinson from Melbourne City is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Substitution for Buriram United: Kasper Junker comes on to take the place of Bissoli.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Melbourne City.
Missed opportunity! Supachai Chaided from Buriram United took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target.
A shot from outside the penalty area by Aziz Behich of Melbourne City is deflected away.
Nathaniel Atkinson from Melbourne City earns a free kick on the right flank.
Filip Stojkovic from Buriram United commits a foul.
A shot attempt is denied. Peter Zulj from Buriram United tries a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Missed opportunity! Marcus Younis from Melbourne City took a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it went just wide to the right. The attempt was set up by Nathaniel Atkinson after a corner kick.
BissoliYellow CardBissoli from Buriram United receives a yellow card.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City after a deflection off Bissoli.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Filip Stojkovic from Buriram United commits a foul.
Goran Causic from Buriram United commits a foul.
Daniel Arzani from Melbourne City earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
A shot is deflected. Kavian Rahmani from Melbourne City heads the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Medin Memeti.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Peter Zulj from Buriram United committed a foul.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City after Curtis Good allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Kavian Rahmani comes on to take the place of Harrison Shillington.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Kavian Rahmani comes on to take the place of Harrison Shillington.
Substitution for Melbourne City: Kavian Rahmani comes on to take the place of Harrison Shillington.
The first half concludes with the score tied at Buriram United 0, Melbourne City 0.
Offside call against Melbourne City. Daniel Arzani has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Offside call against Melbourne City. Daniel Arzani has been flagged for being offside.
Harrison Shillington from Melbourne City earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Harrison Shillington from Melbourne City is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Offside call against Melbourne City. Harrison Shillington has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity. Sandy Walsh from Buriram United took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Corner kick awarded to Buriram United, following a foul by Harrison Shillington.
Kingsley Schindler from Buriram United is awarded a free kick in their own defensive zone.
Foul committed by Medin Memeti of Melbourne City.
A shot on goal has been blocked. Daniel Arzani from Melbourne City took a right-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but Neil Etheridge from Buriram United made a save, stopping the ball in the bottom left corner. The play was set up by Aziz Behich.
Corner kick awarded to Melbourne City after Ko Myeong-Seok allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game has been paused due to an injury to Kingsley Schindler from Buriram United.
Sandy Walsh commits a foul for Buriram United.
Andreas Kuen from Melbourne City earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Substitution for Buriram United: Kenneth Dougall comes on to replace Suphanat Mueanta, who has been forced off due to an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Suphanat Mueanta from Buriram United.
Robert ZuljRed CardRobert Zulj of Buriram United receives a red card for unsportsmanlike behavior.
Harrison Shillington from Melbourne City earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Harrison Shillington from Melbourne City is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Marcus Younis from Melbourne City has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Filip Stojkovic from Buriram United commits a foul.
Missed opportunity! Peter Zulj from Buriram United took a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it went off target.
Corner kick awarded to Buriram United, following a foul by Medin Memeti.
Nathaniel Atkinson commits a foul for Melbourne City.
Nathaniel Atkinson from Melbourne City commits a foul.
Goran Causic from Buriram United commits a foul.
Andreas Kuen from Melbourne City earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Substitution for Buriram United: Filip Stojkovic comes on to replace Eduardo Mancha, who has sustained an injury.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Eduardo Mancha from Buriram United.
Missed opportunity! Nathaniel Atkinson from Melbourne City took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but couldn't find the target.
Ko Myeong-Seok from Buriram United earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Daniel Arzani from Melbourne City commits a foul.
Offside call against Melbourne City. Andreas Kuen has been flagged for being in an offside position.
The opening half is underway...
The team rosters have been revealed, and the players are currently getting ready on the field.
After a dramatic 1-1 first leg where Melbourne City's Benjamin Mazzeo equalized in the 95th minute, both teams head to Chang Arena with everything to play for. Buriram United will look to leverage their home advantage while Melbourne City seeks to become the first Australian side to reach the AFC Champions League Elite quarter-finals.
Buriram United
Buriram United wins on penalties
