Ulsan Hyundai Set to Face BG Pathum United in AFC Champions League Group I Match
September 19, 2023
Ulsan Munsu Stadium, South Korea
Broadcast live on True Sport 2 (Channel 667) and YouTube: CHANNEL BG
The much-anticipated AFC Champions League football match between Ulsan Hyundai and BG Pathum United is set to take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. As part of Group I, this game marks the beginning of their journey in the 2023-24 edition of the tournament.
Ulsan Hyundai: A Force to be Reckoned With
Ulsan Hyundai, three-time K-League champions and former two-time AFC Champions League winners, enter the match as strong contenders. Led by the esteemed Hong Myung Bo, former legendary defender of the South Korean national team and 4th place finisher in the 2022 World Cup, Ulsan Hyundai is a formidable force to be reckoned with.
They are prepared to unleash their talented striker, Valery Kasaishvili from the Georgian national team, as well as Swedish striker Gustav Ludvigson. Both players have recently showcased their skills as substitutes in the K-League game against Daejeon City, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Additionally, Ulsan Hyundai boasts the presence of five South Korean national team players, including Lee Dong-gyeong, a former midfielder for Schalke 04, and Kim Yong-kwon, who has played 102 games for the national team as a center-half. Their combined skills make for a promising line-up.
BG Pathum United: A Determined Competitor
BG Pathum United, a former one-time Thai League champion, impressively reached the quarter-finals in the previous edition of the AFC Champions League. Under the guidance of Coach Thongchai Sukkoki, the team is optimistic about their prospects in this year’s tournament. Surachai Chaturaphatphong will take charge of the reins during the ACL stage.
Their recent victory against Muangthong United with a 5-2 scoreline has boosted the team’s confidence. However, BG Pathum United faces several setbacks with key players such as “Jay” Chana Thip Songkrasin, Renato Kelish, and Irfan Fandi sustaining injuries. Nevertheless, impactful players like Chatchai Butprom, Victor Cardoso, Pithawat Sukjitthammakul, Sarach Yooyen, Igor Sergeyev, Freddy Alvares, and Teerasil Dangda remain ready for action.
High Expectations and Excitement Surround the Match
Speaking about the upcoming game, Surachai Chaturaphatphong expressed his excitement, acknowledging the challenges they face due to travel fatigue. Nevertheless, he emphasized the team’s determination to perform well and stated, “All our athletes have goals. Everyone is ready to go on the field.”
Equally determined, Sara Yooyen highlighted the tough competition they are up against, stating, “We are fully aware that Ulsan is one of the strongest teams in Asia. However, both the club and our players share the common goal of progressing to the next round. We are optimistic that tomorrow’s game will be an enjoyable one, setting a positive tone for our campaign in the ACL.”
Don’t miss the highly anticipated AFC Champions League Group I match between Ulsan Hyundai FC and BG Pathum United. The clash will take place on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 5:00 pm Thailand time, at the esteemed Ulsan Munsu Stadium in South Korea.
2023-24 AFC Champions League football match on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Group I between Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea and BG Pathum United of Thailand at Ulsan Munsu Stadium. Stadium, Thai time, 5:00 pm, broadcast live on True Sport 2 (Channel 667) and YouTube: CHANNEL BG.
This game is the first game in the AFC. Champions League 2023-24 Group I Ulsan Hyundai, three-time K-League champions in the latest season 2022. and former 2-time AFC Champions League champion led by Hong Myung Bo, former legendary defender of the South Korean national team, in 4th place in World Cup 2022. This game is ready to send Valery Kasaishvili, the striker of the Georgia national team, as well as Gustav Ludvigson, the Swedish striker, both of whom have come on as reserves in the latest K-League game, which was a home draw with Daejeon City. 1 -1, 5 members of the South Korean national team are still ready to play against BG Pathum, including Lee Dong-gyeong, a former Schalke 04 midfielder, and Kim Yong-kwon, a center half who has played 102 games to the South Korean national team, as main players.
BG Pathum United, a former one-time Thai League champion who reached the last 8 of the AFC. The Champions League has this year 2022-23 with Coach Thongchai Sukkoki leading the team. The ACL stage will use Surachai Chaturaphatphong to control the reins. The latest game won at home against Muangthong United 5-2. In this game, “Jay” Chana Thip Songkrasin, who is injured and will definitely rest for a month, as well as the other two main players in the defense, Renato Kelish and Irfan Fandi, who are also unable to have been injured. While top contenders such as Chatchai Butprom, Victor Cardoso, Pithawat Sukjitthammakul, Sarach Yooyen, Igor Sergeyev scored a hat trick in the play-off game At BG Pathum defeated Shanghai Port 3-2, Freddy Alvares and Teerasil Dangda are still ready to play.
Surachai Chaturaphatphong spoke about his preparation before the upcoming game that “Game against Ulsan It should be a fun game because this year is the year we will return to compete in a full home and away competition. Fatigue from competing and traveling is one of the factors we face. But all our athletes have goals. Everyone is ready to go on the field.”
Sara Yooyen said about his decision before the game. “Everyone already knows that we are in quite a difficult situation. Tomorrow we will meet Ulsan, which is one of the strongest teams in Asia. But the club and our players share the same goal of progressing to the next round. So tomorrow should be a fun game. And hopefully we will start well in this ACL competition.”
For the AFC Champions League Group I match between Ulsan Hyundai FC and BG Patum United, the match will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5:00 pm Thailand time. at Ulsan Munsu Stadium, South Korea
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