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Head coach Osmar Loss praised the versatility of his players after they changed their approach during the match, with Suphanat Mueanta’s stoppage time winner taking Buriram up to 11 points.
#ACLElite | Buriram United (THA) 2 - 1 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)
“I'm really proud of my team, they did an amazing job today,” said Loss. “It was really hard to prepare for this game because we didn't know how Ulsan would play as this is their first game (of the year).
“I think we showed that we could adapt after we understood how Ulsan were playing. I have to give lots of credit to the players as they understood very quickly and were able to implement the tactics well.”
Guilherme Bissoli put the home side ahead in the 20th minute but Jang Si-young pulled the visitors level in first half added time before Loss’ intervention turned the game in Buriram’s favour in the second half.
For two-time Asian champions Ulsan, their journey in the competition ended after suffering their sixth defeat of the campaign.
Head coach Kim Pan-gon apologised to the fans but vowed to return to the continental stage with a much improved team for the next edition.
“Our journey is done,” said Kim. “Very sorry to the fans that we didn't qualify. We are hopeful that we can come back with a stronger team next season.
“Today we gave some young players a chance to gain experience and, hopefully, they can learn a lot from this.”
A win for Buriram against Gwangju FC on Tuesday will seal their place in the last 16 while Ulsan conclude their campaign against Shandong Taishan FC.
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