‘ACL 3rd consecutive win challenge’ Pohang Kim Ki-dong “The Urawa match was a watershed for advancing to the round of 16”
Coach Kim Ki-dong of the Pohang Steelers in K-League 1 of professional soccer called the third round of the 2023-2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) group stage against the Urawa Reds (Japan) a watershed for advancing to the round of 16. ‘
At the official press conference held at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Japan on the 23rd, Coach Kim said, “The first game is important while participating in the ACL. 바카라사이트
We got off to a good start in the first game two weeks ago,” he said.
“Now every game feels important.
Tomorrow’s game is a watershed to advance to the round of 16.”
It will happen,” he said.
Pohang will play the third game of Group J of the group stage against Urawa at Saitama Stadium 2002 at 7 p.m. on the 24th.
Pohang is leading Group J with 2 wins (points), while Urawa is in 2nd place with 1 win and 1 draw (4 points).
Coach Kim said, “We are now. “We are not at 100% strength,” he said.
“Currently, Wandelsson, Oberdan, Grant, and Baek Sung-dong are missing.
It is a difficult situation, but I believe that other players will fill the void well in tomorrow’s game.” ; said.
Regarding Urawa’s strength, he said, “I think they are similar to us in terms of playing form, defense, build-up to finishing,” and “Urawa is also in a good trend as they won the last game.” Evaluation.
Coach Kim said, “We are also losing the least in the league.
It is currently a difficult situation with injuries, but the players keep playing and losing.
“I don’t think so,” he said, adding, “I think both teams will play well as they represent their respective countries.”
Attacker Ko Young-jun, who also attended the press conference, said, “I am happy that Coach Urawa singled me out as an impressive player.
Since he was positive about me, I will prepare well for tomorrow’s game and achieve the best result. “I will be able to bring it,” he said.
