Bangkok United head coach Totchtawan Sripan said his side struggled to adjust to the artificial pitch in the first half.

 

"In the first half, we tried to adjust to the pitch, and at half-time we made some tactical changes in terms of getting used to the artificial pitch.

 

"We’re happy to go back home with three points," said Totchtawan as the Thai league leaders marked their return to the AFC Champions League group stage for the first time since 2007 with an impressive win.

Sailors head coach Aleksandar Rankovic chose to focus on the positives despite the loss. 

 

“Looking at the whole game, I think we didn’t really deserve to lose, especially after the first goal, we really stood our ground and didn’t allow Bangkok to create any chances. Of course, we have to learn in this competition that every mistake can be crucial," said Rankovic.

 

The Sailors next face Hong Kong's  Kitchee SC on October 4 while Bangkok United will host two-time AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors of Korea Republic.