Beijing Guoan defeated Buriram United in AFC Champions League
- Beijing Guoan defeated Buriram United 1-0 on October 13, 2026, in the AFC Champions League Elite, overcoming an opponent whose starting lineup featured nine foreign players.
- Beijing Guoan head coach Montgomery shifted the match dynamics in the 60th minute by sending on Lin Liangming, Fabio, and Serginho to replace Zhang Xizhe, Shadrack, and Duciak.
- Buriram United held a significant attacking advantage throughout the fixture, generating 16 total shots with three on target against Guoan's single shot on target.
Beijing Guoan defeated Buriram United 1-0 on October 13, 2026, in the AFC Champions League Elite, overcoming an opponent whose starting lineup featured nine foreign players. jfdaily.com reported that Guoan deployed six foreign players in its starting XI while Buriram United started just two domestic players in a match where the Thai side registered 16 shots to Guoan’s nine.
Substitutes Deliver Winner for Guoan
Beijing Guoan head coach Montgomery shifted the match dynamics in the 60th minute by sending on Lin Liangming, Fabio, and Serginho to replace Zhang Xizhe, Shadrack, and Duciak. The tactical move paid off in the 80th minute when Guoan delivered a long throw-in into the penalty area. Lin Liangming redirected a header backward to the center, allowing Fabio to score the game’s only goal with a deft header.
Goalkeeper and Woodwork Protect Lead
Buriram United held a significant attacking advantage throughout the fixture, generating 16 total shots with three on target against Guoan’s single shot on target. Guoan goalkeeper Hou Sen secured the clean sheet by stopping a close-range shot in the first half, while the goalpost denied another Buriram attempt. The victory leaves Beijing Guoan with two wins, placing them third in the East Region standings.
🔄 SCRIPT FLIPPED!summary by futbolstartingeleven(@DailyStartingXI for link)🏁 FT: Buriram United 0 – 1 Beijing Guoan in AFC Champions League Elite action⚽ Beijing Guoan:• F. Abreu 79' (Ast: L. Liangming)Beijing Guoan defies the odds and pulls off a massive upset…
Shanghai Port Draws with Daejeon Hana Citizen
In the other ACL Elite fixture played on October 13, 2026, Shanghai Port drew 1-1 with Daejeon Hana Citizen at home. Ampem scored for Shanghai Port in the 49th minute by collecting a right-wing cross and slotting a left-footed shot past the keeper, before Diogo equalized for Daejeon Hana Citizen with a close-range header in the 54th minute. Shanghai Port stands fourth in the East Region with one win and one draw.
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Player and Manager Reactions to Draw
Both teams expressed frustration with the shared points in the Shanghai encounter. Shanghai Port foreign player Melendo, named player of the match, stated Regardless of individuals or the team, we deserved to get more, and it’s a pity we didn’t take the win in front of our fans.
Daejeon Hana Citizen head coach Hwang Sun-hong noted The players performed wonderfully in the match and I am very satisfied with them, but it is a pity we didn’t take three points away from home.
Hwang added that while the first half went according to plan, the team lacked efficiency in the final pass and shot.