Tampines Rovers were beaten by defending champions Buriram United as the Thai powerhouse ran out 4-1 winners in their ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) Shopee Cup Group A clash at Jalan Besar Stadium on Wednesday night. Facing one of Southeast Asia’s most accomplished sides, Tampines knew they were in for a stern examination. While the scoreline may appear harsh given the performance, it underlined the fine margins when competing against the region’s elite. Pre-Match Context The

After a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over BG Pathum United, Tampines Rovers sit atop Group A of the ASEAN Club Championship (ACC) Shopee Cup. Another win would place the Stags firmly in pole position for a Semi-Final berth, but standing in their way are the reigning champions. Buriram United, winners of the 2024/25 ACC Shopee Cup and four-time consecutive champions of Thai League 1, have endured an uncharacteristically difficult campaign in this season’s competition. Three d