Eastern’s AFC Champions League Dreams Shattered: Lin Yanting Concedes Defeat to the Unbeatable Opponent
AFC Champions League 2 · Direct Attack: Eastern Defeat Admits Gap, Lin Yanting Laments Meeting Strongest Opponent
Hong Kong Oriental Super League Representative Visits Australia
Hong Kong Oriental Super League Representative visited Australia in the second group stage of the AFC Champions League, resulting in a 0:5 loss to Sydney. Despite the defeat, the players acknowledged the difference in strength between the two sides and expressed pride in their team’s performance.
Lin Yanting: Sydney is the Strongest Opponent I’ve Ever Faced
Midfielder Lin Yanting, who has faced Iran and Uzbekistan in international competitions, said bluntly that Sydney is the strongest opponent he has ever faced. He praised the team’s speed, cooperation, and ability to defend the ball.
Hall: Facing Players Like Costa Must Be Difficult
Right-back Hall, who made his first start this season, revealed that he had suffered a hamstring injury in the last month and a half. He expressed frustration in facing players like Costa but emphasized that the team fought for each other and gave their all.
Costa’s Parting Words: “See You in Hong Kong”
Costa took a photo with several Eastern players and left the words “See you in Hong Kong”, which appears to be a preview of the team’s next visit.
Photos and text: Mai Jingzhi