Ulsan unfortunately had a 2-2 draw in the away match of “Hyundai-ga Derby” in the fourth round of Hana Bank K League 1 2024 against Jeonbuk Hyundai at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 30th.
Ulsan, which took the lead first with goals from Lee Dong-kyung and Kim Ji-hyun, gave up a series of runs to Lee Dong-joon and Moon Sun-min, giving up a tie in the second half, and had to be satisfied with bringing one point as it was.
After the game, Hong said, “Both teams played well in front of a large crowd for the first time in a long time. From our standpoint, we were disappointed with the result because we were ahead and drew in the end, but I think the performance in the stadium showed a lot of good performances as we prepared. While the national team players were out, I think the rest of the players recognized their roles and showed them.”
The following is an interview with director Hong.
Q: How do you feel about the game.
Both teams played well in front of a large crowd for the first time in a long time. From our point of view, we were disappointed with the result of going ahead and drawing in the end, but I think the performance in the stadium showed a lot of good performance as we prepared. While the representative players were out, I think the rest of the players recognized their roles and showed them.
Q: Why did you concede two goals.
The first scene was a cross situation, and the second run also missed a person inside the cross on the side. As such, it was still the first combination we had set in terms of defensive organization. So it was a shame. As a result, organizational problems appeared at a few moments and lost points. Overall, it was okay in other scenes. The loss scene itself was not good, but as a result, I think there were difficulties as many players played in new positions.
Q: The performance of the first half and the second half looked different.
In the case of a game like this, it is important to start the second half. It is important at which line to set up in the second half. I think there was a desire to protect the lead psychologically as that part led to the loss. I don’t know exactly, but we told them not to lower the line even if they were consistently leading, but as the line went down, the opposing defenses converted the ball leisurely.
The team did not do its best, but as a result, players ended up getting off the team psychologically. However, it would have been better if the team had endured such a long time. It was regrettable that the team lost a point as a result.
Q: We switched to 1003 in the first half
That’s how they prepared it. Lim Jong-eun, Hwang Seok-ho, and Lee Myung-jae were set up like that. The rest of the players also prepared accordingly.
- You can come down from the lead depending on the results of Gwangju and Pohang.
This is the beginning. It was wire-to-wire that I had never given up after being in the lead for two years. So, there are some difficulties in dealing with players. Sometimes I thought it wasn’t bad to keep up behind. I’ll have to watch the game tomorrow, but it won’t affect the team’s management much.
Q: Did you feel that way in Gyeonggi Province after the “slanted playground” remark.
We prepared with new tactics after the A-match. The opponent team came out with basic tactics. You don’t need to have good players to bring good performance and results. I don’t think it’s bad just to show new and young players like today against Jeonbuk.
- Lee Dong-kyung is doing a good job, but he is scheduled to join the army.
It’s a shame. He has affection for the team and is a well-developed player from youth. He will serve in the military soon. I feel sorry for him, but I think it’s a difficult time as he has overcome it, but I think he is proud to show his team and fans that he has overcome it and do his best until the end.
-Choi Kang-min and Boyanich were outstanding.
Boyanich had difficulty adapting last year. This year, it has been resolved to some extent, and I think the strategy to revive the performance and utilize the strengths is also influential.
Choi Kang-min said, “My main position is not there, but I think he is a player that I look forward to in the future. He is calm and has good skills for his age. The advantage is that a player with good skills stays calm. Today was his official debut as a starter, and I think he played his part well against Jeonbuk 메이저 토토사이트