Thrilling Standoff in ASEAN Club Championship: Buriram United vs Cong An Ha Noi

Buriram United drew 2-2 against Cong An Ha Noi in the ASEAN Club Championship final's first leg, thanks to a late goal by Peter Zulj. The match remains open, with the second leg set in Thailand. Vietnamese side initially led, with both teams showing impressive play.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 14-05-2025 20:52 IST | Created: 14-05-2025 20:52 IST
Thrilling Standoff in ASEAN Club Championship: Buriram United vs Cong An Ha Noi
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Buriram United managed to secure a 2-2 draw against Vietnam's Cong An Ha Noi during the first leg of the final of the revamped ASEAN Club Championship held in Hanoi. Peter Zulj scored a late equalizer, maintaining the suspense for the tournament's final showdown.

Leo Artur opened the scoring for the Vietnamese side in the 18th minute, capitalizing on a pass from Vitao. Buriram United responded ten minutes later when Curtis Good delivered a powerful header. Cong An Ha Noi regained their lead with Alan Grafite's goal in the 35th minute.

In an exciting turn of events, Peter Zulj struck again, taking advantage of a loose ball after an attempt by his teammate, Guilherme Bissoli, was parried. This set the stage for an intense second leg in Thailand.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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