[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Jeonnam Dragons manager Jeonnam Dragons coach Jeon Gyeong-jun (48) said, “I will do my best without giving up until the end” while continuing the hope of advancing to the round of 16 following winning once morest United City (Philippines).
Jeonnam won the 2022 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL) Group G Game 5 2-0 once morest United City held at BG Stadium in Pathum Thani Province, Thailand on the 27th at 11 pm (Korean time). .
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On this day, Jeonnam gained three points with Leonard Plana (25)’s first goal in the 13th minute of the second half and Park In-hyuk (26)’s extra goal in extra time in the second half. However, as they still remain in third place (2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses, 7 points), the possibility of advancing to the round of 16 is remarkably low. In the final match, BG Pathum United (Thailand) must be defeated and Melbourne City (Australia) lost to United City.
After the match, Jeon said, “It was a situation where I might not go to the round of 16 on my own, but it is a sad situation that I had to win 2 matches and watch the situation. Even if I can’t go to the tournament, I have to do my best as a coach and a player.”
On this day, Jeonnam was a game that caught both the process and the result. Director Jeon said, “Not only us, but all the teams are exhausted. The most important thing is that the ACL stage hosted by AFC is too big and precious to be regarded only as an experience. I hope that the same mistakes will not be repeated, “If there is 1% hope, it is important not to give up until the end.” He said, “You have to show everything you’ve prepared on the pitch. Tactical things can vary slightly from game to game. It’s important how desperately we play.”
After the opposing player was sent off, a plana was put in and the goal was scored. Director Jeon explained, “I made a change to put more numbers on the offensive side. I focused on the result without breaking the existing form, but because Plana scored, it was easier to take the game.”
When asked whether the main injured players, such as Balotelli and Kim Hyun-wook, will be able to become stronger when they return, he said, “We have to be strong. Just because they aren’t there doesn’t necessarily mean we’re weak. It is best to utilize it. I think it will be more helpful to produce results when good players return.”
Finally, regarding Park In-hyuk’s performance, who secured victory by scoring an additional goal, he concluded the press conference by saying, “It is right to do my best to prepare to win in every match.”