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Gamba tactician Hiroshi Myojin, meanwhile, was left wondering what could have been despite remaining unbeaten in their campaign as they dropped points for the second time in four matches.
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Trailing 1-0 at the break, Kim’s gamble to throw on Wanderson and Cho Sang-hyeok for the second half paid off with the former netting the first equaliser before fellow substitute Jorge Teixeira made it 2-2. Cho then assisted Kim Gwang-won for Pohang to draw level again in the 89th minute.
“Something wasn’t quite right with our starting line-up in the first half,” said Kim. “At half-time, we gave the team some instructions, and the substitutions and positional changes helped us come to life in the second half.
“We had a plan in case things weren’t going well. We shared our views and worked out what to change, and I think we made those adjustments at the right moments.”
There was disappointment for Myojin as his J1 League side failed to protect the lead on three occasions but he was pleased to see Ryotaro Meshino, Eli Adams and Kohshiro Sumi getting on the scoresheet.
“Considering we were leading away from home, this result is extremely disappointing,” said Myojin. “The players fought to the end despite the tough schedule. We need to improve at closing out matches when we’re winning.
“I’m pleased that Eli Adams and Kaku scored in an official match. Eli showed his greatest weapon, his left foot, and Kaku can perform well in different positions, whether he starts or comes on as a substitute.”
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