Match Report
In the standings it was Buriram United 4th on 14 points, Johor Darul Ta'zim 6th on 11 — separated by 3. Johor Darul Ta'zim had been under-performing their position — 10th on five-round form against 6th in the table. Per game in the league, Buriram United were scoring 1.25 and conceding 1, Johor Darul Ta'zim 1 and 0.88, against a competition average of 1.35 goals per team per game.
Buriram United had won eight straight, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Johor Darul Ta'zim arrived on a run of six straight wins, having scored in 6 consecutive games.
Chang Arena, capacity 32,600, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Johor Darul Ta'zim led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Buriram United: Suphanat Mueanta (50'), Robert Zulj (54') · Johor Darul Ta'zim: Cristian Glauder (28')
Key stats
Possession: Buriram United 41% · Johor Darul Ta'zim 59% · Total shots: 8-15 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 8-4