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Buriram holds Kashima in goalless ACL Elite stalemate
Thailand's Buriram United denied Japan's Kashima Antlers a perfect start to the Asian Champions League Elite eastern phase, forcing a 0-0 draw in Wednesday's encounter. The result ended Kashima's winning streak in the competition's group stage.
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Buriram United prevented Kashima Antlers from extending their unbeaten run in the Asian Champions League Elite on Wednesday, with the two sides settling for a goalless draw in their eastern league phase clash.
The J-League side arrived in Thailand as one of the competition's in-form teams, having won their opening matches. However, Buriram's resolute defensive display proved too stubborn to break down, frustrating Kashima's attacking ambitions throughout the encounter.
The deadlock leaves Kashima needing to regroup for their upcoming fixtures, while Buriram showed they remain competitive opponents in the expanded 40-team format of Asia's premier club competition.
The result marks a significant point for the Thai club, who demonstrated they could match one of Japan's elite sides on the continental stage. Both teams will look to build momentum in the coming weeks as the eastern league phase progresses toward the knockout rounds.