Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Muanthong United of Thailand sealed a place in the play-off stage of the AFC Champions League 2018 after registering a comprehensive 5-2 win over Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim on Tuesday.
Muanthong had needed a penalty shootout to see off Johor Darul Ta'zim the last time they met in the preliminary stage in 2016 but no such drama was required this time around.
Muangthong enjoyed a dream start, with Sarach Yooyen giving them the lead after just seven minutes at the Supachalasai National Stadium in Bangkok.
It was to get better for the Thai side and worse for the Malaysian champions as the home team doubled their lead 14 minutes later through Tristan Do.
Any hope Johor Darul Tazim, the 2015 AFC Cup champions, had of a comeback were dashed when Muanthong were awarded a penalty in the 29th minute.
Heberty Fernandes de Andrade converted and with a healthy lead in the bag, Muangthong took their foot off the pedal for the remainder of the first half.
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