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Bangkok Post – “Ishii Fired as Rabbits Fall Short of Semifinals”

Article Summary:

BG Pathum United has parted ways with head coach Masatada Ishii following an underwhelming performance in the Asean Cup Championship, also known as the Shopee Cup. The decision comes after the team drew 1-1 against Selangor of Malaysia, despite having a player advantage for over 65 minutes.

With this result, Pathum United finished third in Group A, failing to secure a spot in the semi-finals. Ishii’s tenure, which began in October, lasted only 98 days and ended in disappointment for the Rabbits.

The sacking reflects the club’s ambition to improve after a lackluster showing in the tournament, aiming to return stronger in future competitions.

Original Article:

Bangkok Post – Ishii sacked as Rabbits miss semis

Japanese coach Masatada Ishii. PR

BG Pathum United have sacked head coach Masatada Ishii after their failure to qualify for the semi-finals of the Asean Cup Championship — the Shopee Cup — on Wednesday night.

The Rabbits drew 1-1 with 10-man Selangor of Malaysia at the MBPJ Stadium despite having a numerical advantage for over 65 minutes.

Ishii’s men failed to find the winner they desperately needed to advance, finishing third in Group A and missing out on the semi-finals.

Ishii’s Pathum reign lasted just 98 days. He was appointed as head coach of the Rabbits in October,…

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