Thai newspaper warns Buriram not to be too happy, CAHN club can win the cup on away land

After the first leg of the Southeast Asian Cup C1 final, Buriram United had a slight advantage, thanks to a 2-2 draw against Hanoi Police Club (CAHN). However, the Thai press warned that things could change in the second leg, as coach Mano Polking's team is very strong.

The second leg of the 2024-2025 Southeast Asian Cup final will take place on the evening of May 21, at Buriram United's Chang Arena. Thailand's Siam Sport newspaper wrote: "In any case, don't forget that each side still has a second leg match at Chang Arena. Buriram United has a slight advantage thanks to a draw with the opponent in the first leg final at Hang Day Stadium, but it must be admitted that CAHN coach Mano Polking is too good. Mr. Polking's tactics almost defeated Buriram United. CAHN almost ended the first leg with a victory. To be fair, CAHN played better than Buriram United for most of the first leg final."

Can Quang Hai shine in the second leg of the Southeast Asian Cup C1 final, helping CAHN Club win the championship?

Photo: Minh Tu

According to Siam Sport , Buriram United rarely faces such difficulties this season. That proves that the Thai team's opponent is very strong. In terms of squad quality, CAHN Club is not inferior to the multinational star squad that Buriram United owns.

Buriram United is at a disadvantage in terms of match schedule compared to CAHN Club.

Thailand's leading sports daily commented: "CAHN Club has 4 very high-quality foreign players including Hugo Gomes, Vitao, Leo Arthur and Alan Graffici. They also have national players of Vietnamese football such as Nguyen Quang Hai, Bui Hoang Viet Anh, goalkeeper Nguyen Filip. Their squad is quite complete. In addition, it is necessary to mention the role of coach Mano Polking, a person who understands every corner of Thai football. Buriram United held CAHN Club to a draw in the first leg mainly thanks to their extensive international experience. If CAHN Club had successfully taken advantage of the time when they pressured Buriram United at the beginning of the match to score more goals, they would have deepened the gap in the first leg."

Buriram United face a busy schedule in the next few days.

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Also according to Siam Sport , Buriram United is at a disadvantage in terms of schedule compared to CAHN Club. If the 2023 V-League champion has a complete rest until the second leg of the Southeast Asian Cup C1 final on May 21, Buriram United will still have to compete in the domestic tournament.

Buriram United will play the semi-final of the Thai League Cup against Nongbua Pitchaya on May 18, before facing CAHN FC on May 21. The Thai team will then play the FA Cup final against Muangthong United on May 24. These are all important matches, competing for the title of Buriram United. This can lead to a state of physical and mental overload for Buriram United players.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/bao-thai-lan-canh-bao-buriram-dung-voi-mung-club-cahn-co-the-doat-cup-tren-dat-khach-185250516115313045.htm