AFC Champions League
The win maintained Kawasaki’s perfect record in Group I, sitting six points ahead of Korea Republic’s Ulsan Hyundai and Malaysia’s Johor Darul Ta’zim and only needing a point from their remaining two matches to confirm their Round of 16 spot.
#ACL - Group I | Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) 4 - 2 BG Pathum United (THA)
Tied at 2-2 at the break, Kawasaki capitalised on Freddy Alvarez’s sending off in the 56th minute to seal victory.
“In the very first minute, things were promising but after scoring the first goal, we faced difficulties,” said Oniki. “Managing the game became challenging after scoring from the spot. We lost duels and struggled to dominate, resulting in a 2-2 halftime score.
“In the second half, our performance improved leading to a 4-2 victory. The players displayed a fired-up attitude in the dressing room, reflecting the positive culture within the club.
“However, we must acknowledge the reality of conceding two goals and focus on learning to secure future wins.”
Pathum United’s Surachai Jaturapattarapong was left to rue after suffering their fourth consecutive defeat.
"We commend Kawasaki for their impressive style of play,” said Surachai. “Their well-executed strategy and utilisation of players with excellent techniques were evident, particularly in the first 15 minutes when Frontale performed exceptionally.
“Despite our efforts to close Kawasaki down, they came back and scored twice and it's unfortunate that we lost a player early in the second half. However, we must aspire to continue improving our own game.”
