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| On the afternoon of the 4th (Korea time), Ulsan coach Hong Myung-bo is watching the match between Ulsan Hyundai and Tigres in the 2nd round of the FIFA Club World Cup held at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Provided by Ulsan Hyundai) 2021.2.5/News 1 |
Ulsan Hyundai coach Hong Myung-bo, who had come back to the field in four years, praised the players despite the regrettable defeat.
‘Asian Champion’ Ulsan was 1-2 in Tigres UANL (Exico) at the 2020 International Football Federation (FIFA) Club World Cup Round 2 (6th round) held at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on the 4th (Korean time). Lost to.
Director Hong, who returned to the scene after four years, recorded defeat in the debut of the Ulsan Command Tower.
In the 24th minute of the first half of the first half, Kim Ki-hee scored the first goal with a header from a corner kick, but was later defeated by allowing two goals to former French national team Andre Pierre Gignac.
In the second half of the 13th minute when Ulsan was pushed down to 1-2, the scene where Yun Bitgaram’s score was judged offside after a video reading (VAR) remained regrettable.
After the game, coach Hong said, “Our players have done very well against the strongest team.” “The part that both goals conceded in set play is the part we need to make up for.”
Even in the midst of a regrettable defeat, Hong gave a positive evaluation. Ulsan did not have enough time to prepare for the Club World Cup, such as the change of command tower and player composition.
He said, “My opponent was a strong team in Mexico. It wasn’t a long time, but the parts I prepared fit well. I am sorry to the fans that I could not win as a team representing Asia. The players showed 100% of what they prepared.” .
New striker Dong-jun Lee, who joined Ulsan, said, “I expected a difficult game, but the result is also unfortunate. I will prepare well for the rest of the game and win and return”
Lee Dong-joon said, “I played with the responsibility of representing the country,” he said. “I prepared well and played a good game in the first half, but the game became difficult after the goal. It is regrettable that it did not bring good results.”
On the 8th, Ulsan will compete in the 5th-6th place against the losers of Al Duhail (Qatar)-Al Ahli (Egypt).