KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor finally broke the duck in the Asian Champions League 2 after holding Bangkok United to a 1-1 draw in Group G in Bangkok on Wednesday.
It was the first time Selangor did not lose a match in the group after the earlier setbacks.
But it was Bangkok who began aggressively, launching several attacks through their dangerous striker, Muhsen Al-Ghassani.
Selangor managed to withstand the pressure from the home side despite sustained attacks from several of Bangkok United’s key players.
But the deadlock was finally broken in the 51st minute through Rungrath Poomchantuek after Al-Ghassani’s powerful strike was not cleanly held by Selangor goalkeeper Kalamullah Al Hafiz.
Selangor, stunned by the goal, launched several counter-attacks but Bangkok goalkeeper Patiwat Khammai stood firm.
The Red Giants finally ended their scoring drought in second-half injury time through Chrigor Moraes’ attempt, securing the first point of their campaign.
Selangor remain bottom of the group after five matches, Persib Bandung lead with 10 points, Bangkok United who also have 10 points, are second on goal difference, while Lion City Sailor are third with seven.
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