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Chung rues missed chances; Muscat proud despite Shanghai Port exit

Chung rues missed chances; Muscat proud despite Shanghai Port exit

Chuncheon: Chung Kyung-ho insisted Gangwon FC’s AFC Champions League Elite 2025/26™ campaign remains alive despite the goalless draw with Shanghai Port on Wednesday.
Gangwon were held on a freezing night in Chuncheon, a result that took the K League side to eight points from seven matches with Chung believing that the point earned could prove decisive.
#ACLElite | Gangwon FC (KOR) 0-0 Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

#ACLElite | Gangwon FC (KOR) 0-0 Shanghai Port FC (CHN)

“We weren’t able to start 2026 with a win at home, but I believe this point will be very important in our push to reach the Round of 16,” said Chung. 

“The weather was extremely cold and the pitch was frozen, so it wasn’t an ideal environment to deliver a complete performance. Still the players worked very hard and I think we performed well against the Chinese champions.

“The disappointing part was in front of goal. If we had been a little more composed and created clearer chances in key moments, the result might have been different. That’s something we must continue to improve gradually.”
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Gangwon must now travel to Australia to face Melbourne City FC next week, knowing only a win will give them a chance of progressing to the knockout stage in March.

For Shanghai Port, the draw confirmed their elimination but head coach Kevin Muscat  praised their attitude in testing conditions.
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“Qualification was extremely difficult and almost impossible but we showed a great attitude and commitment,” said Muscat. “I’m very happy with the standards we’ve set for ourselves heading into the new season. 

“The conditions of both the weather and the pitch made it very challenging but despite that, both teams tried to play the game in the right spirit. There weren’t many clear chances but overall I’m fairly pleased with the progress we’ve made so far in pre-season.”

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