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Sydney FC Edges Out Bangkok United in Thrilling AFC Cup Encounter
Pathum Thani, Thailand – Sydney FC secured a 3-2 victory over Bangkok United in a captivating Round of 16 AFC Cup clash at the Thammasat Stadium. The match, officiated by Uzbekistan’s Ilgiz Tantashev, was a fiercely contested affair marked by numerous cards.
Sydney took an early lead through J. Lolley’s goal in the 2nd minute, assisted by A. Segecic. However, Bangkok United leveled the score in the 18th minute with a goal from M. Al Ghassani, assisted by W. Pomphan. Bangkok United then took the lead at the 54th minute through a goal from Eid Mahmoud, assisted by W. Pomphan.
The second half saw a flurry of yellow cards and a red card for Bangkok United, impacting their performance. Despite being a man down, Sydney battled back. A. Segecic scored in the 88th minute to equalize. Douglas Costa then secured the win for Sydney with a goal in extra time at the 100th minute.
The match was a physical encounter, with Bangkok United committing 21 fouls and receiving 4 yellow cards and 1 red card, while Sydney committed 9 fouls and received 5 yellow cards. Sydney dominated possession (63%) and had more shots (19, 5 on target) compared to Bangkok’s 12 shots (6 on target).
Substitutions sydney: at minute 73 J. Kucharski came in and C. Hollman went out., at minute 101 Z. De Jesus came in and J. King went out., at minute 106 W. Kamijo came in and A. Segecic went out., at minute 115 W. Kennedy came in and J. Lolley went out.
Substitutions bangkok united: at minute 75 S. Thongsong came in and N. Selanon went out., at minute 86 J. Praisuwan came in and R. Zivkovic went out., at minute 104 P. Arhan came in and Everton went out., at minute 104 C. Srinawong came in and P. Notchaiya went out., at minute 105 R. Poomchantuek came in and Eid Mahmoud went out., at minute 118 L. Adzic came in and P. Anan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bangkok United
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