Buriram United’s new head coach Mark Jackson says his men are ready to face Melbourne City in the third match of the AFC Champions League Elite league stage on Tuesday.
The Thunder Castle currently sit seventh in their group with three points ahead of the away game, which will kick off at 2.45pm (Thai time). The match will be streamed live on YouTube via BG Sports.
Jackson, who previously coached Central Coast Mariners, expressed excitement about leading a new team in familiar territory. “It’s an honour to represent a top Thai club. The players and staff have welcomed me warmly, and we’ve worked hard to prepare for this match,” he said.
Buriram United won their opener against Johor Darul Ta’zim 2-1 but lost 0-3 to FC Seoul. Melbourne City have yet to earn a point after two defeats.
Chonburi coach resigns
Chonburi’s lacklustre start to the Thai League 1 season continued on Sunday night as the struggling Sharks were held to a 1-1 home draw by 10-man Chiang Rai United.
The result stretched their winless streak to eight matches and prompted head coach Teerasak Pho-on to announce his resignation immediately after the final whistle.
“I take full responsibility for the results,” Teerasak said after the match. “It is time for me to step aside for the good of the club.”
Elsewhere, Kanchanaburi Power were also held to a 1-1 draw at home, while Rayong and visiting PT Prachuap shared the same scoreline in their encounter.