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[이데일리 스타in 이석무 기자] Ulsan Hyundai, caught by the ambush Johor Datul Takjim, renews its resolve and sets out to restore its honor.
Ulsan will play the 2022 Asian Football Confederation (ACL) Champions League (ACL) Group I Group 3 match against Guangzhou FC at 6 pm on the 21st at Rakin Stadium in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
Ulsan, who is currently in 3rd place with 1 draw, 1 loss, and 1 point, is aiming to hunt for 3 points against Guangzhou, which is at the bottom.
On the 18th, Ulsan lost the home team, Johor Darul Takjim, in the second leg, 2-1. The defense faltered, giving the opponent a chance, and he suffered his first defeat of the season on the ACL stage. Their undefeated streak in 11 official matches (8 wins, 3 draws) also stopped.
After the Johor match, Ulsan quickly reorganized with manager Hong Myung-bo. In the hot weather, he took a break to overcome the deterioration of his physical strength and the aftermath of an unexpected defeat due to the continued match. At the same time, we analyzed the problems that occurred in the match against Johor and had a conversation to prepare for the future game.
It was a disappointing defeat, but there was also a harvest. In the match against Johor, Seol Young-woo and Um Won-sang, who were substitutes in the second half, worked together to score. Seol Young-woo broke the opponent’s flank and crossed it, and Um Won-sang finished with a shot from the doorstep.
Hungarian striker Mark Costa also made his debut in Ulsan jersey. Costa was busy moving in his opponent’s half and made good scenes with his teammates and link-ups. If he has more confidence and improves his performance, he is expected to add destructive power to Leonardo and the front.
Guangzhou have conceded 13 goals in the previous two matches and have not scored yet. Although it is considered the weakest, do not be vigilant. Ulsan will face Guangzhou in the third and fourth games in a row. You have to score as many goals as possible in both matches to win. Only then can they bet against Kawasaki Frontale and Johr, which will be the watershed in their progress to the round of 16.
Manager Hong Myung-bo said, “I think that it is a situation where we have to play each game with the mindset that it is the final. We will improve on this and move forward,” he said.
He continued, “I don’t think that qualifying for the round of 16 will be dangerous.” “There are four games left, so I will focus on the remaining matches and prepare. “It’s important to set the direction for what we need to do in the remaining four games.”
Midfielder Won Doo-jae also said, “There is no match that is not important from start to finish.