Shanghai Shenhua 0, Buriram United FC 2

BURIRAM, Thailand (Interstat) — Buriram United opened its AFC Champions League campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over China’s Shanghai Shenhua on Tuesday night at a rain-soaked Chang Arena. The Thai side, playing in front of its home supporters, established a decisive lead within the first 22 minutes and never relinquished control, validating pre-match projections that heavily favored the hosts. The breakthrough came early. In the 11th minute, Australian defender Curtis Good rose highest to meet a perfectly delivered corner kick from midfielder Peter Žulj, powering a header into the net to give Buriram a lead it would not surrender.… Read more...