Analysis: Kawasaki take chances to seize advantage

As was to be expected, Frontale looked to control the tempo of the game from the off but encountered a Muangthong side who caused significant first-half problems — culminating in taking the lead on the stroke of half-time.

Frontale, though, stuck to their game plan and in the second-half, the rewards came in the form of a quick-fire trio of goals to take control of the tie.

Kawasaki bide their time to seize initiative

With Muangthong having taken the lead, it took three second half goals from the visitors to firmly swing the tie in Frontale’s favour.

Kawasaki’s patience was rewarded, controlling the game overall with 62.3 percent of possession but largely playing in the middle third of the pitch.

Indeed, overall just 21.1 percent of the game was played in the Muangthong final third.

Given their dominance of the ball, Frontale also created few opportunities—just 12 to their opponents eight.

However, it was the quality of those chances which ultimately proved decisive.

Toru Oniki’s side were at no point rushed, despite falling behind, instead sticking to their belief of building from the back.

As the game went on and their opponents tired, their patience eventually paid dividends.

Eduardo Neto keeps Frontale on front foot

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As was to be expected, Frontale looked to control the tempo of the game from the off but encountered a Muangthong side who caused significant first-half problems\u00a0\u2014\u00a0culminating in taking the lead on the stroke of half-time.

Frontale, though, stuck to their game plan and in the second-half, the rewards came in the form of a quick-fire trio of goals to take control of the tie.

Kawasaki bide their time to seize initiative

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With Muangthong having taken the lead, it took three second half goals from the visitors to firmly swing the tie in Frontale\u2019s favour.

Kawasaki\u2019s patience was rewarded, controlling the game overall with 62.3 percent of possession but largely playing in the middle third of the pitch.\u00a0

Indeed, overall just 21.1 percent of the game was played in the Muangthong final third.

Given their dominance of the ball, Frontale also created few opportunities\u2014just 12 to their opponents eight.\u00a0

However, it was the quality of those chances which ultimately proved decisive.

Toru Oniki\u2019s side were at no point rushed, despite falling behind, instead sticking to their belief of building from the back.\u00a0

As the game went on and their opponents tired, their patience eventually paid dividends.

Eduardo Neto keeps Frontale on front foot

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