Thai newspaper comments on home team's dramatic draw with Hanoi Police Club

(Dan Tri) - Many Thai newspapers spoke out when Buriram United drew 2-2 with Hanoi Police Club in the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup 1 final on the evening of May 14.

Twice leading, Hanoi Police Club still missed out on victory against Buriram

Buriram United were highly rated before their away match against Hanoi Police Club in the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup C1 final on the evening of May 14. However, just like the match in the group stage, the Thai representative struggled against the team of coach Mano Polking.

Hanoi Police Club had a dramatic draw with Buriram United (Photo: Manh Quan).

In this match, Hanoi Police Club took the lead twice but unfortunately, we were equalized by our opponents. With a 2-2 draw, the return match between the two teams in Thailand promises to be extremely exciting as it will directly decide the champion.

Commenting on this match, Siam Sport newspaper wrote: "Buriram United chased the score with Hanoi Police Club in a dramatic draw in the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup C1 final".

In the article, the author emphasized: "Hanoi Police Club is led by coach Mano Polking, who is very knowledgeable about Thai football. In addition, they also have conductor Quang Hai and the Brazilian striker trio Leo Arthur, Vitao and Alan Grafite. Meanwhile, Buriram United also took the field with the best possible faces.

The home advantage helped Hanoi Police Club start strongly. This team controlled the tempo of the match well, causing Buriram United to lose their rhythm. In addition, the Vietnamese team also controlled Theerathon well in the midfield area.

They took the lead in the 18th minute through Leo Arthur. Buriram United equalized in the 30th minute through Curtis Good. However, the home team took the lead again 2-1 thanks to Alan. It was not until the 79th minute that Peter Sulj scored to level the score at 2-2.

Despite being continuously taken the lead by the opponent, Buriram United showed their tenacity and held the home team to a 2-2 draw.

The second leg match between Hanoi Police Club and Buirram United promises to be extremely exciting (Photo: Manh Quan).

The Daily News headlined: "Buriram United shows tenacity, holds Hanoi Police Club to a draw in the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup 1 final."

In which, the author believes that Hanoi Police Club had a very strong start in this match. However, Buriram United also showed the spirit of the strongest team in Thailand at the moment to hold a 2-2 draw. This result further pushed the heat in the second leg to its peak.

Another Thai newspaper, Thairath, commented: "The battle for the Southeast Asian throne between Hanoi Police Club and Buriram United has yet to be decided. In the first leg, the two teams presented the audience with an eye-catching match.

With their fast and fast playing style, Hanoi Police Club really made it difficult for Buriram United when they led 2-1 in the first half. However, in the second half, "Thunder Castle" (Buriram's nickname) adjusted their playing style and accelerated to take the lead. Thanks to that, the Thai representative equalized 2-2. This was an exciting match and it promises to open up an extremely dramatic scenario in the second leg."

The second leg of the final of the Southeast Asian Champions League between Hanoi Police Club and Buriram United will take place on May 21 at Chang Arena. The Southeast Asian Football Federation (AFF) does not apply the away goals rule. Therefore, the winner of the match in Buriram will win the championship. In case the match ends in a draw, the two teams will have to decide the winner through extra time and penalties.

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