Martin Boakye's impactful performance propels Buriram United to victory over Ulsan HD

[caption id=attachment_1222980 align=alignnone width=1024] BURIRAM, THAILAND - FEBRUARY 12: Martin Boakye of Buriram United controls the ball against Kang Min-woo of Ulsan HD during the AFC Champions League Elite East Region match between Buriram United and Ulsan HD at Buriram Stadium on February 12, 2025 in Buriram, Thailand. (Photo by Pakawich Damrongkiattisak/Getty Images)[/caption]Italian-Ghanaian striker Martin Boakye delivered a solid performance, earning a 7.0 rating on Sofascore, as Buriram United secured a 2-1 victory over Ulsan HD in the AFC Champions League on February 12, 2025.Boakye's presence and playmaking abilities were instrumental in the team's success.The match commenced with Buriram's Guilherme Bissoli opening the scoring in the 20th minute, delivering a right-footed shot from outside the box into the top left corner. Ulsan HD equalized in first-half stoppage time when Jang Si-Young netted from the center of the box, assisted by Darijan Bojanic's through ball.The second half saw both teams striving for dominance, but it was in the dying moments that Buriram clinched the win. In the 94th minute, Suphanat Mueanta scored with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box, following a cross from Dion Cools.This victory elevates Buriram United to sixth place with 11 points. A draw in their upcoming match against already-qualified Gwangju FC on February 18 would secure their progression to the next phase of the competition. Read Full Story