[골닷컴, 전주] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = “It’s disappointing that we ended with a draw, but the players showed a good performance as they prepared in the stadium.”
Ulsan HD coach Hong Myung-bo met with reporters at an official press conference immediately after drawing 2-2 in the away match against Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 4th round of the Hana Bank K-League 1 2024 held in Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 30th. at 2 pm and expressed his disappointment about the result. While showing his way, he praised the players who showed a good performance that day.
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On this day, Ulsan got off to a good start. In the 21st and 39th minutes of the first half, Lee Dong-kyung and Kim Ji-hyun hit the Jeonbuk net, taking a two-goal lead. Ulsan, who completely brought the mood, seemed to be smiling brightly in the ‘Hyundai Derby’ again. However, Ulsan, who conceded a consolation goal to Lee Dong-June in the first minute of extra time in the first half, conceded an equalizer to Moon Seon-min in the 24th minute of the second half. Ulsan counter-attacked in the remaining time, but could not turn the game around in the end.
Ulsan, who continued the good trend of going undefeated (2 wins, 2 draws) in the opening 4 games with a draw, was 1st in the standings (8 points). In addition, Ulsan continued its strong performance in the ‘Hyundai Derby’ by going undefeated (3 wins, 2 draws) in 5 consecutive official matches, including the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL ).
Coach Hong said, “It’s been a long time since both teams played a good game in front of a big crowd,” and added, “It’s disappointing that we were ahead and ended up with a draw, but it showed the good game players. performance as they prepare at the stadium today. “While many players were called up during the international period, the remaining players were fully aware of their roles, and they showed that well today,” he said.
Unfortunately Ulsan conceded a goal when they were ahead, resulting in a draw. Coach Hong said, “Both goals were missed by the opposing attacker in the penalty box during a cross situation,” and added, “There was a problem with the defense organization. He pointed out, “Because it involved players who were putting their hands and feet together for the first time, there were some organizational flaws.”
Depending on the results that follow, Ulsan may fall off the lead. Coach Hong said, “From the time we took the lead for two years until the end of the season, we never relinquished the lead. As a result, the players felt pressure and had some difficulties. “I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to follow behind sometimes,” he said, adding, “It’s early in the season, so the current standings won’t have much of an impact on the team’s future run .”
Lee Dong-kyung is showing good pace at the start of the season. Since the opening of the K League, he has recorded 4 goals and 2 assists in 4 games. Lead the Ulsan attack. However, Lee Dong-kyung is scheduled to join Gimcheon Sangmu at the end of next month to resolve the military service issue. Director Hong expressed his regret by saying, “It’s very disappointing,” and then praised him by saying, “I think it’s very commendable to show that you’re doing your best until the end.”
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