On the night of November 29th, the fierce battle in Group H of the AFC Champions League group stage came to an end, with Zhejiang achieving a 3-2 comeback against Buriram United. Despite finishing last in the group, Zhejiang still retained the spark to advance. However, the joy of this victory was overshadowed by a scene of chaos after the match.
The video after the game reveals the full picture of the conflict: two Zhejiang players had a verbal altercation with a number of players from BNL at the center line, and the conflict started immediately. A BNL player took the lead, instantly igniting the powder keg. Players from both sides and the bench joined the fray. In the process, the Wurri South United's foreign aid Xie Yidayev with an arm lock Zhejiang player's throat, this action further intensified the conflict. The scene got out of control and Sheyi Dayev was mobbed by other players. Eventually, security intervened to calm the melee. And in the stands, the fans' angry chants denounced the visiting team's misbehavior.
Disputes are inevitable on the soccer field, but physical clashes of this magnitude are rare. The clash will undoubtedly attract the attention of the AFC and both sides are feared to face punishment. The clash has stirred up a lot of discussion, with people not only trying to find out the reasons and details behind it, but also puzzled as to why such a scene occurred. The rivalry between Chinese and Thai soccer seems to have reached a new level.
As the level of soccer between China and Thailand grows closer, the rivalry becomes more intense and antagonistic. Thai fans have shown a more confrontational attitude than ever before when they face each other in the 36-team tournament. They find it difficult to accept the reality of Thailand losing to China. This is a side reflection of the fact that Chinese soccer has really fallen into a trough and become a rival that Thailand aspires to surpass. And this time, the clash between Buriram United and Zhejiang once again confirmed that Chinese and Thai soccer have become real rivals.
