After the final round of group matches, the tournament organizers have officially confirmed the two semifinal pairings for the Southeast Asia Clubs Championship Cup 2024/2025.
The decisive last day in Group B produced no surprises, as the teams favored by pundits secured the results expected of them. The Vietnamese representative, Hanoi Police FC, who had already clinched a spot in the knockout stage as group leaders after just one match, demonstrated their strength by defeating Borneo 3-2. With that win, Hanoi Police FC wrapped up the group stage on a high note, accumulating a total of 15 points and remaining the only team to go unbeaten throughout the competition. Their performance has set them up for a challenging semifinal clash against PSM Makassar, as they now aim to maintain their momentum on the road to the final.
In the other crucial Group B fixture, the battle between Buriram United and Kuala Lumpur City lived up to the expectations of fans and experts alike. Despite facing several difficulties during the match, the Thai side managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory. This hard-fought win allowed Buriram United to finish as the runners-up of the group, ensuring their progression into the semifinals. With these outcomes, the organizers have drawn up the semifinal fixtures, pairing Hanoi Police FC with PSM Makassar and setting up a contest between BG Pathum United and Buriram United.
The all-Thai semifinal tie between BG Pathum United and Buriram United guarantees that Thai football will have a strong presence in the final match of the Cup. This development is expected to ignite considerable enthusiasm among local fans and add an extra layer of intensity to the competition. Both semifinal encounters promise to be fiercely contested affairs, with teams looking to leverage every advantage as they vie for a place in the championship final. According to the tournament schedule, the first legs of the semifinals are slated for April 2, with the return fixtures to be played on April 30. This two-legged format provides each team the opportunity to adjust their tactics and demonstrate their resilience over the course of the tie.
With the group stage now behind them, all eyes are on the upcoming semifinal clashes. The confirmed pairings not only underscore the competitive nature of the tournament but also set the stage for high-octane, memorable matches that will determine which teams advance to the final. As the participating clubs intensify their preparations for these decisive ties, fans across Southeast Asia are eagerly anticipating the dramatic battles that lie ahead in the quest to be crowned champions of the Southeast Asia Clubs Championship Cup 2024/2025.
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