Preview of AFC Champions League: Central Coast Mariners vs Buriram United – Thai League Champions Aim for First Win with Strong Offense

At 16:00 on October 1st, the second round of the East Asian group stage of the AFC Champions League will see Australia’s Central Coast Mariners host Thailand’s Buriram United. In the first round of matches, one team suffered a loss away from home while the other secured a draw.

In the first round of the AFC Champions League, Central Coast Mariners lost 1-3 to Shandong Taishan away from home, suffering an opening defeat. The lack of competitive matches for a prolonged period led to subpar form; the new A-League season is set to commence on October 18th, and after concluding their previous A-League campaign in late May, the Central Coast Mariners have only played one official match—the Australian Cup—in nearly four months.

The team’s captain, former Inter Milan and Jiangsu Suning player Sainsbury, leads the Mariners. Despite the loss in the first round, the team still possesses considerable strength, having clinched the A-League title by defeating Melbourne Victory 3-1 in last season’s final. They also maintained an undefeated record at home over the past nine matches, winning seven and drawing two.

Buriram United, champions of the Thai League, also demonstrated considerable strength and fighting spirit in their first-round match, though they failed to score and ended in a 0-0 draw against Vissel Kobe. In their subsequent ASEAN Championship group stage match, Buriram United thrashed Filipino side Ceres Negros 7-0, with Crespin scoring a hat-trick. It’s worth noting that in the previous AFC Champions League qualifiers, Ceres Negros only lost 0-3 away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Buriram United has remained unbeaten in their last seven games, with five wins and two draws, scoring 13 goals in their most recent two matches, showcasing remarkable offensive power. Though they are playing away, their goal is undoubtedly to secure all three points and achieve their first win in this season’s AFC Champions League.

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