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Pathum remain in hunt for last-16 spot

Pathum United midfielder Sarach Yooyen celebrates his goal.

A late goal from Sarach Yooyen gave Thai League 1 champions BG Pathum United three points and a 1-0 victory over Kaya FC in their Group F game of the AFC Champions League at Pathum Thani Stadium on Thursday.

The win has kept Pathum United’s hopes of advancing to the knockout last 16 stage alive and they are scheduled to take on defending champions Ulsan Hyundai FC in their last group game on Sunday.

Pathum United started mounting pressure early in the match and had several chances.

After Andres Tunez had sent a header wide, Yodrak Namuangrak saw his shot in the 20th minute blocked by a Kaya defender.

Veteran Thailand striker Teerasil Dangda was next to fire the ball wide and Diogo Luis Santo followed it with a header that flew over the bar in the…

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