Borneo FC and Buriram United Open ASEAN Club Championship With Stalemate
Borneo FC opened their ASEAN Club Championship Group A campaign with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Thai powerhouse Buriram United at Chang Arena on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. detiksport reported that the Indonesian side weathered early pressure from the hosts before creating scoring chances of their own in a scoreless match that saw Buriram reduced to ten men late in the second half.
Early Pressure and First-Half Chances at Chang Arena
Buriram United controlled the early tempo after the opening whistle, putting the visiting Indonesian defense under sustained pressure. A serious threat materialized in the 34th minute when Caju fired a shot that sailed just wide of the goal, according to detiksport. The home side continued to probe as the half wound down, with Borneo goalkeeper Kadu successfully defusing a 41st-minute strike from Paulinho to keep the match scoreless at halftime.
The intensity immediately picked up after the interval. Just three minutes into the second half, Paulinho came agonizingly close to breaking the deadlock when his curling effort struck the right post before bouncing off the left post and back into play, as detailed by detiksport. Borneo quickly answered back through Kablan Davy N’Goma, whose dangerous run down the flank ended with a shot that drifted narrowly wide of the right post.
Missed Opportunities and Late Red Card in Group A
Borneo carved out their best scoring opportunity later in the half when N’Goma burst down the right wing and forced a sharp save from the Buriram goalkeeper. The loose rebound fell invitingly to teammate Rubio, but he failed to react in time, allowing the defense to scramble and smother the loose ball. Buriram immediately resumed their attacks, forcing Kadu into a clean stop on an Eduardo Mancha shot before Uros Radakovic headed wide to the right.
The dynamics shifted in the 90th minute when Buriram were forced to play out the remainder of the fixture with 10 men. Narubadin Weerawatnodom received his second yellow card of the match, handing a numerical advantage to the visitors. Despite the late advantage, neither side managed to find the back of the net before the final whistle confirmed the 0-0 draw.
Match Lineups for the Shopee Cup Opener
Both managers deployed strong starting XIs for this opening Group A fixture in the tournament also known as the Shopee Cup. According to detiksport, the starting lineups featured:
- Buriram United: Bootprom, Radakovic, Dougall, Edu Mancha, Weerawatnodom, Moya, Sookjitthammakul, Caju, Paulinho, Chotmuangpak, Bissoli.
- Borneo FC: Kadu, Kuswardani, Mendonca, Christian, Adi, Warman, Astina, N’Goma, Villa, Habib, Rubio.
Broader Indonesian Representation in Regional Competition
The ASEAN Club Championship 2026/2027 features two Indonesian clubs following their domestic success in the previous BRI Super League season. ANTARA News Sultra noted that Borneo FC qualified as the runners-up of the 2025/2026 season, while reigning champions Persib Bandung entered Group A to face Thai club Port FC at Thammasat Stadium in Pathum Thani. Skuad Maung Bandung already arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday, October 6, 2026, where head coach Igor Tolic directed physical trainer Karlo Reinholz to lead the squad through walking exercises around the hotel area followed by stretching in their opening preparations. For supporters wishing to watch the match, Persib arranged public screening events called Nobar Biru across five locations: four CGV cinemas located at Paris Van Java, 23 Paskal, Festive Walk Karawang, and Grage City Mall Cirebon—offering enhanced audio and seating for Rp85,000 via the CGV website, app, or physical counters—alongside a venue at Graha Persib on Jalan Sulanjana No. 17, Bandung, supported by Indofood and Indomie, where tickets cost Rp65,000 via the Persib App or Rp75,000 offline at the registration desk.
Tirto.id reported that the tournament matches are broadcast locally via RCTI and Vision+, offering fans across Indonesia live access as regional club competition intensifies following the international break.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Match
Where was the Buriram United vs Borneo FC match played?
The Group A ASEAN Club Championship match took place at Chang Arena in Buriram, Thailand, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Why did Buriram United finish the match with 10 players?
Buriram defender Narubadin Weerawatnodom received his second yellow card of the match in the 90th minute, resulting in a red card and expulsion.
How can fans watch the ASEAN Club Championship matches in Indonesia?
Matches from the tournament are broadcast on RCTI with live streaming available through Vision+, as reported by Tirto.id.
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