Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Seoul World Cup Stadium , Seoul
Choi Jun 38'
Jeong Seung-Won 45+3'
Lucas Silva 68'
Lucas Silva 27'
P. Zulj 61'
R. Zulj 65'
Full time

Seoul Dominates as FC Seoul Cruise Past Buriram United 3-0 in AFC Champions League

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FC Seoul delivered a commanding performance at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday, dismantling Thai champions Buriram United 3-0 in their second AFC Champions League Elite fixture. The comprehensive victory showcased Seoul's attacking prowess and tactical discipline as they bounced back emphatically in the continental competition.

The Korean side established their dominance in the first half with clinical finishing that left Buriram struggling to find their rhythm. Jun Choi opened the scoring in the 38th minute, capitalizing on a well-constructed attacking move to give Seoul the breakthrough they deserved. The goal energized the home crowd and set the tone for what would become a one-sided affair.

Seoul doubled their advantage in first-half stoppage time when Jeong Seung-Won found the net in the 45th minute plus three minutes of added time. The timing proved crucial, as it deflated Buriram's hopes of regrouping during the halftime break and entering the second period with renewed confidence.

The second half saw Seoul continue their relentless pressure, with Lucas Silva adding the third goal in the 68th minute to put the result beyond doubt. Silva's strike capped off a dominant display that highlighted Seoul's superior organization and clinical edge in the final third.

Throughout the match, Seoul controlled the tempo and created numerous scoring opportunities while maintaining defensive solidity. The Korean outfit's tactical approach effectively neutralized Buriram's attacking threats, limiting the Thai side to few clear-cut chances. Seoul's midfield dominated possession and consistently found space to exploit Buriram's defensive vulnerabilities.

The victory moves FC Seoul to four points from two matches in the AFC Champions League Elite East Region, positioning them favorably for the remainder of the league phase. Currently sitting sixth in their regional standings, this emphatic win provides crucial momentum as they seek to advance to the knockout stages.

For Buriram United, the defeat represents a setback in their continental campaign, leaving them with three points from two fixtures and highlighting the gap they need to bridge against Asia's elite clubs. The Thai champions will need to regroup quickly as the competition intensifies.

Seoul's comprehensive performance demonstrated their credentials as serious contenders in this year's AFC Champions League Elite, with their attacking fluidity and defensive organization suggesting they possess the quality to make a deep run in Asia's premier club competition.

Team Lineups

Buriram United
5-4-1
COACH
Osmar Loss Vieira
13
Neil Etheridge
2
Sasalak Haiprakhon
6
Curtis Good
16
Kenny Dougall
4
Robert Bauer
14
Sandy Walsh
9
Supachai Chaided
23
Goran Čaušić
44
Peter Žulj
32
Robert Žulj
7
Guilherme Bissoli
FC Seoul
4-4-2
COACH
Gi-Dong Kim
21
Cheol-won Choi
77
Lucas Silva
16
Jun Choi
40
Seong-hun Park
63
Soo-il Park
7
Seung-Won Jeong
41
Hwang Do-yoon
8
Seung-mo Lee
18
Tae-uk Jeong
10
Jesse Lingard
11
Seong-Hoon Cheon

Buriram United Substitutes

3 Pansa Hemviboon
D
5 Theerathon Bunmathan
D
8 Rattanakorn Maikami
M
17 Ilhan Fandi
F
20 Shayne Pattynama
D
27 Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul
M
30 Filip Stojković
D
34 Chatchai Budprom
G
55 Juan Ibiza
D
99 Fejsal Mulić
F

FC Seoul Substitutes

9 Cho Young Wook
F
14 Son Seung-beom
F
20 Han-do Lee
D
22 Jin-su Kim
D
27 Seon-min Moon
F
28 Gbato Seloh Samuel
F
29 Jae-mun Ryu
M
31 Hyeon-mu Kang
G
36 Ji-won Kim
M
45 Marko Dugandžić
F
70 Anderson Oliveira
F
88 Jang Han-gyeol Park
M

Match Statistics

6
Shots on Goal
3
381
Accurate Passes
339
14
Fouls
12
1
Yellow Cards
2
2
Offsides
3