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‘No. 1’ Ulsan manager Hong Myung-bo “Leading the group will help psychologically”

[골닷컴] Reporter Choi Dae-hoon = Reporter Choi Dae-hoon = Manager Hong Myung-bo of Ulsan Hyundai, who took the lead in the group by defeating Kawasaki Frontale, expressed his feelings of victory.

Ulsan defeated Kawasaki 3-2 in the 2022 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) Group I Game 5 held at Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium in Johor, Malaysia on the 27th at 6 pm (Korean time). . Ulsan defeated second-placed Kawasaki (2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss, 8 points) with this win to rise to the top of the group (3 wins, 1 draws, 1 loss, 10 points).

Ulsan manager Hong Myung-bo said at a press conference after the game on the 27th, “It was a very difficult match today, but I think our players did not lose concentration and played a good game systematically. Of course, we were in a bad position before the start, but by finishing the game with concentration, it will help us physically and psychologically compared to the last game.”

Leonardo, who was also present, said: “I thought we had a good game. The defense was good, and I’m happy to have scored all three chances. I think it was the best game since I came to Malaysia, and I will advance to the round of 16 with the same performance as today.”

Ulsan lost concentration at the end of the game and conceded a goal in extra time in the second half. Director Hong Myung-bo said, “It’s not a good scene to concede, but I think I showed my concentration in a difficult situation. I think the team with two goals played better defensively than the team with three goals.”

They had a hard time scoring in the last two games, but in this match, most of the shots on target were goals. This said, “I think before the game, we told our players to ‘be confident and prepare to score as soon as the chance comes,’” he said.

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