The win also marked a milestone for Sydney, as they reached the AFC Champions League Two™ quarter-finals for the first time, where they will meet the winners of the tie between Thailand’s Port FC and Korea Republic’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC

“I’m delighted, I think we started well and conceded two easy goals but I thought the players dug really deep and it just shows the character of the team to come back from 2-1 down,” said Segecic.

Sydney head coach Ufuk Talay praised his side’s performance but admitted the match could have been easier.

“I thought we started the game very well, scored an early goal then conceded a soft goal,” said Talay. 

“We made it very difficult for ourselves with the second, but overall in tough, humid conditions I think the players worked very hard and got themselves out of the game. So I’m pleased in the end with the result and it will take us to the next round.”

Defeat at home was a bitter pill to swallow for Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan.

"We knew it was going to be a tough game. All compliments to the players for their efforts; we went the whole 120 minutes. We had our chances, and despite conceding the first goal, we came back with the equaliser and even took the lead.

“Our momentum changed after we were left with 10 men. We had a chance to win this game but were punished for a lack of concentration, which cost us the victory. We fought for the club and did our best, and the players should be proud of themselves."