Thể Thao 247 - Midfielder Luong Xuan Truong had an undesired match before putting on the Vietnam NT outfit to go into 2019 King’s Cup.
After snatching a narrow win over Muangthong United, Buriram had an away game against Chatnat Hornbill in the match of Thai League Round 13 where Xuan Truong was given a starting slot.
Coming to the field with a best formation in which such stars as Supachai, Sasalak and Hosogai making their appearances, Buriram was expected to run an easy match against Chainat, the-seated-bottom team. However, everything happening in the field was completely different from previous predictions.
The home team warmed up the clash by what could be said as the perfect suitable tactics. They played low, defended closely and tried to take advantage of counter-attack situations. The efficiency was proved by the 18th-minute devilish goal which was finished by Jaturapat Sattham.
Losing the first goal early, Buriram quickly switched to an attacking game. However, its unconnected defending failed to organize itself. Amidst the midfielders, Xuan Truong was arranged to play in the left wide and tried so hard to match with his teammates.
Only when the stoppage time of the first half came, Buriram’s endeavors was responded by center back Andres Tunez who found the equalizer for Buriram.
Luong Xuan Truong was sent out in the 60th minute and replaced by whom could not create any significant breakthrough. More embarrassingly, Buriram was conceded the second goal in 90+2 minutes by the goal of Ricardo Santos.
Taking a disappointing 1-2 loss to Chainat, Buriram is taking the risk of losing the 2nd spot to the hand of Chiangrai.
Doan Trang
