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ExFunCity Sport News | JDT vs Buriram Ends 1-1 After Late Penalty Drama
By ExFunCity · 17 Sep 2026
TL;DR — JDT vs Buriram ended 1-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite opener, with Neil Etheridge saving a late Bergson penalty in Johor.
JDT vs Buriram ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium as Johor Darul Ta’zim opened their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27 campaign with one point. The Malaysian champions pushed hard for a home win, but Buriram United survived a red card and a late penalty scare to leave Johor with a draw.
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JDT took the lead in the 26th minute through Oscar Arribas, giving the home crowd an early reason to celebrate. Buriram responded before half-time when Stefan Schimmer scored in the 43rd minute to make it 1-1.
The match became even more intense after Kenny Dougall received a second yellow card in the 57th minute, reducing Buriram to 10 men. JDT continued pushing forward and were handed a huge opportunity late in the match.
Late Penalty Drama
In the 87th minute, Arif Aiman was brought down inside the penalty area, giving JDT a penalty. Bergson da Silva stepped up, but Buriram goalkeeper Neil Etheridge produced a crucial save to keep the score level.
JDT were also reduced to 10 men near the end when Eddy Israfilov was sent off in the 89th minute following a dangerous challenge.
The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 result in one of the most talked-about Malaysian football matches of the week.
Current Situation
For JDT, the result means their AFC Champions League Elite campaign begins with one point instead of the home victory they wanted.
Head coach Xisco Munoz later defended his team’s performance, highlighting the energy shown and the chances created despite their failure to find a winning goal.
Buriram, meanwhile, will view the draw as a valuable result after playing much of the second half with 10 men.
What Fans Are Talking About
Malaysian football fans are focusing heavily on the missed late penalty, Etheridge’s save and JDT’s inability to convert sustained pressure into a winning goal.
The JDT vs Buriram clash also adds another chapter to the competitive regional meetings between two clubs with major ambitions in Asian football.
What Comes Next
JDT will now turn their attention to the next stage of their AFC Champions League Elite campaign as they look to build momentum in the league phase.
With every point important in the competition, converting home opportunities could become increasingly significant as the campaign progresses.
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