ACL Elite: AFC Fined JDT US$ 13,200 Following Buriram United Clash

The aftermath of the explosive AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) 2026/27 League Stage clash between Johor Darul Ta'zim and Buriram United on September 15, 2026, has just hit the Southern Tigers squarely in the wallet. The AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has officially rolled out heavy sanctions, penalizing the Malaysian champions for multiple infractions during the match.

The most severe penalty stems from Team Misconduct. A staggering six players representing JDT were sanctioned by the referee during the intensely fought battle. Because this marks the club's sixth violation within the recidivism period, the AFC showed absolutely no leniency, ordering JDT to pay a massive fine of USD 9,450 (approximately RM38,380).

The governing body also cracked down on the club's time-keeping discipline. JDT representatives were found guilty of causing a two-minute delay to the commencement of the match's second half. Marking their third violation of this specific countdown rule during the recidivism period, the club was hit with an additional USD 2,250 (RM9,140) fine.

Furthermore, the responsibility for this delay fell directly on the shoulders of the coaching staff. JDT Head Coach Francisco Javier Munoz Llompart was personally held accountable for failing to ensure his players completed their dressing room preparations in accordance with the official countdown. For causing the two-minute second-half delay, the AFC ordered the Spanish tactician to pay a personal fine of USD 1,500 (RM6,090).

In total, the fiery clash against Buriram has cost the Johor outfit a hefty USD 13,200 (RM53,610) in disciplinary fines. Both the club and Head Coach Muñoz have been given a strict 30-day deadline from the date the decision was communicated to settle all financial penalties in full.

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