AFC Champions League Two
Matheus Fornazari’s brace took Masatada Ishii’s side to six points, one behind second-placed FC Pohang Steelers and four adrift of leaders Tampines Rovers FC of Singapore. Kaya FC-Iloilo have yet to gain a point after four matches.
An unguarded Fornazari should have given BG Parthum the lead in the third minute but instead, headed over after being presented with a clear view of the goalmouth.
The big striker made no mistake, however, in the ninth minute when he rose highest to power his header past a stunned Alfredo Cortez following a Joel Lopez corner.
The big striker made no mistake, however, in the ninth minute when he rose highest to power his header past a stunned Alfredo Cortez following a Joel Lopez corner.
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Kaya FC-Iloilo equalised moments later, Kenshiro Daniels playing a lovely combination with Brandon Zambrano before sweeping his shot beyond keeper Slavisa Bogdanovic’s reach into the bottom left.
The home side’s efforts to regain the lead saw Jordan Emaviwe send the ball wide three times in the span of five minutes while Fornazari’s header from inside the area was easily dealt with by Cortez.
The home side’s efforts to regain the lead saw Jordan Emaviwe send the ball wide three times in the span of five minutes while Fornazari’s header from inside the area was easily dealt with by Cortez.
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The forward’s header in the 34th minute, however, proved too powerful for Cortez,with the Brazilian again rising high to nod a cross from Surachat Sareepim into the top right corner.
The Kaya FC-Iloilo keeper swung into action again after the break, tipping over a powerful close-range header from Surachat. blocking a Kritsada Kaman effort from 18 yards and going low to collect a drive from Ekanit Panya.
The Kaya FC-Iloilo keeper swung into action again after the break, tipping over a powerful close-range header from Surachat. blocking a Kritsada Kaman effort from 18 yards and going low to collect a drive from Ekanit Panya.
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BG Pathum had good opportunities to increase their lead for the remainder of the match, but a combination of poor finishing, resolute defending and a number of crucial Cortez saves put paid to their attempts.
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