Ulsan Hyundai Shines in Victory Against BG Pathum United
Interim manager Jaturapattarapong Surachai of BG Pathum United had nothing but praise for Ulsan Hyundai following their exceptional performance in the recent AFC Champions League match.
In a thrilling Group I first round game held at the Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan, BG Pathum United suffered a 1-3 defeat against their formidable opponents. Raihan Stewart managed to equalize the score for Pathum in the 41st minute of the first half, but Ulsan surged ahead with an outstanding display from Martin Adam, also known as the ‘Hungarian Monster’. Adam’s prowess was felt with his three goals in the 28th minute of the first half, the 28th minute of the second half, and the 32nd minute of the second half.
Coach Surachai expressed, “Ulsan Hyundai proved to be an incredibly tough and formidable team.” He commended the impact of the three substitutes who came on in the second half, acknowledging their contribution to Ulsan’s impressive performance. “While we showed promise in the first half, the physical demands took a toll on our players in the second half, considering the long journey from Thailand. Consequently, our performance dipped,” explained Surachai, attributing the loss to physical fatigue.
It should be noted that Surachai took charge of the match in the absence of head coach Thongchai Sukoki, who lacks the necessary P level license from AFC. Surachai diligently tried to execute the game plan provided by the coach.
In conclusion, Surachai emphasized, “Although today’s game wasn’t our best, the experience gained will propel us to perform better in future matches.”
Written by: Reporter Kim Tae-seok (ktsek77@soccerbest11.co.kr)
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Interim manager Jaturapattarapong Surachai BG Pathum United praised Ulsan Hyundai’s performance.
BG Pathum United lost 1-3 in the away match to Ulsan Hyundai in the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League Group I first round match held at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan at 7 pm on the 19th. Pathum were level with Ulsan at one point thanks to Raihan Stewart’s goal in the 41st minute of the first half, but Ulsan were defeated thanks to the outstanding performance of ‘Hungarian Monster’ Martin Adam, who scored three goals in the 28th minute of the first game. half, the 28th minute of the second half, and the 32nd minute of the second half.
Interim coach Surachai said, “I felt that Ulsan Hyundai was a very tough and strong team,” and evaluated the opponent, saying, “The three players who came in the second half changed Ulsan’s performance.” He continued, “We showed a good performance in the first half, but I think the players felt the physical pressure after the second half because they came all the way from Thailand. So, I think our performance in the second half was not good,” he said, pointing out the reason for the loss.
Interim coach Surachai was in charge of this match on behalf of the original coach, coach Thongchai Sukoki, who did not hold the P level license of the AFC leader. Therefore, acting coach Surachai explained the main point of today’s game, saying, “Originally I tried to fulfill the coach’s words.”
Finally, interim coach Surachai gave meaning, saying, “Although we did not have a good game today, we will be able to show better performance in future games as we have had good experience.”
Written by = Reporter Kim Tae-seok (ktsek77@soccerbest11.co.kr)
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