BG Pathum United’s campaign in the AFC Champions League ended in heartbreaking fashion on Wednesday when the Thai League 1 winners lost 4-2 on penalties to Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the round of 16 in South Korea.
Gustavo opened the scoring just before half-time for the Korean side who dominated for long periods.
Although Jeonbuk, who fielded Thai left-back Sasalak Haiprakhon who is on loan from Thai club Buriram United, were the better team in the second half, Teerasil Dangda equalised for the visitors in the 76th minute to send the match into extra-time.
The Thailand national team veteran showed he remains a force at the top level, finding the net with a superb, angled header which tickled the upright on the way in following a…
