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The 24-year-old defender struck in the 38th minute to put his side in control with Jeong Seung-won adding the second in first-half added time. Lucas Silva's 67th minute effort then confirmed Seoul their first win, with the Korea Republic side having played to a 1-1 draw with FC Machida Zelvia in their opener.
#ACLElite | FC Seoul (KOR) 3-0 Buriram United (THA)
“I knew it was going to be a difficult game today. Even before the match we talked about how it wouldn’t be easy, but I think everyone gave 100 percent and that’s one of the reasons we were able to play such a great game,” said Choi.
“I also want to thank my teammates, because I strongly believe the reason I’m here giving this interview and representing the team is thanks to their support. We still have games to go until the end of the season, and we just need to stay focused and do our best to achieve the best results possible.”
“I also want to thank my teammates, because I strongly believe the reason I’m here giving this interview and representing the team is thanks to their support. We still have games to go until the end of the season, and we just need to stay focused and do our best to achieve the best results possible.”
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FC Seoul head coach Kim Gi-dong praised his players for overcoming a slow start to secure a convincing victory.
“Buriram are a really great team. They reached the quarter-finals last season and they are strong and well-organised. I’m very pleased with the three points today,” said Kim. “In the first half we struggled a little and didn’t play our football. We were a bit fortunate at times but in the second half, we started to play our game and then we dominated.
“Overall, I’m happy with the performance, but most importantly I’m delighted with the three points in front of our amazing home supporters. Today’s victory will give us a lot of confidence heading into the weekend’s league game.”
“Buriram are a really great team. They reached the quarter-finals last season and they are strong and well-organised. I’m very pleased with the three points today,” said Kim. “In the first half we struggled a little and didn’t play our football. We were a bit fortunate at times but in the second half, we started to play our game and then we dominated.
“Overall, I’m happy with the performance, but most importantly I’m delighted with the three points in front of our amazing home supporters. Today’s victory will give us a lot of confidence heading into the weekend’s league game.”
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Buriram United head coach Osmar Loss reflected on a frustrating evening which was compounded by injuries.
“Football is special - if you look back at the first half, until the opening goal, the game was under control. Both teams were organised, trying to keep possession and create opportunities, but there were no real chances until that first goal. After that, unfortunately, we had three players injured in the first half, which forced us into three substitutions - something very unusual,” said Loss.
“In the second half we tried to be more aggressive and offensive because we were two goals down. We pushed players forward, but Seoul were clever in exploiting the spaces we left, especially with their movements down the left side. We couldn’t control the rhythm of the game. This is a lesson for us - we need to learn from it and avoid making the same mistakes in the next matches.”
“Football is special - if you look back at the first half, until the opening goal, the game was under control. Both teams were organised, trying to keep possession and create opportunities, but there were no real chances until that first goal. After that, unfortunately, we had three players injured in the first half, which forced us into three substitutions - something very unusual,” said Loss.
“In the second half we tried to be more aggressive and offensive because we were two goals down. We pushed players forward, but Seoul were clever in exploiting the spaces we left, especially with their movements down the left side. We couldn’t control the rhythm of the game. This is a lesson for us - we need to learn from it and avoid making the same mistakes in the next matches.”
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