AFC Champions League Elite - Montgomery, Chung share frustration after stalemate

Beijing: Nick Montgomery and Chung Jung-yong were equally disappointed after Beijing FC and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC settled for a 2-2 draw in their AFC Champions League Elite 2026/27™ clash on Tuesday.

On the balance of play, Montgomery felt his Beijing side deserved more from the game but at the same time, was encouraged by how his China PR outfit were able to dominate against their Korea Republic opponents.

#ACLElite | Beijing FC (CHN) 2-2 Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (KOR)

“It was an outstanding performance from my team,” said Montgomery. “We know they are a good team, a possession-based team but if you look at the stats at minute 38 were 77 percent with the ball then at the end, we were at 65 percent."

“They are a quality team and that shows the bravery we had. We started with a disappointing goal to concede but the reaction after that, we dominated the first half. We organised a few things at half-time and went into the second half.

“Again, disappointing to concede from the second phase during a set-piece, without that we would have deserved the three points.”

Bruno Mota opened the scoring for Jeonbuk after only two minutes but Beijing fought back to take the tie into the interval on level terms through Jeremy Dudziak’s strike.

The home side edged ahead seven minutes into the restart through Wang Gang but Jeonbuk had the final say with Lee Yeong-jae’s equaliser, with Chung saying the draw was a fair outcome despite its challenges.

“Before this match, we knew this was going to be a tough match and that was what transpired,” said Chung. “Despite that, the players put in a great effort and we were able to get a point from this difficult match.

“Disappointed not to be able to give the traveling fans a win to celebrate but now we go back and prepare for our domestic game on the weekend.”

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