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The Brazilian forward broke the deadlock in the 58th minute at Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium, capping off a dominant performance from Takayuki Yoshida’s side as they not only returned to the summit but also opened a two-point lead.
#ACLElite | Vissel Kobe (JPN) 1-0 Ulsan HD FC (KOR)
“It was a very tough match. We knew it was going to be difficult and throughout the week, we prepared well to face very strong opponents. I’m happy to have scored,” said Patrick.
“Every player wants to help and be important for the team, and that’s my role: to be aggressive, to score, to provide assists, and to give everything for the team.
“That’s what I was able to do today, but I’m even happier for Vissel Kobe’s victory. Every player fought and gave their all for the team and once again, we showed Vissel Kobe’s strength at home. I train hard for moments like this.”
“Every player wants to help and be important for the team, and that’s my role: to be aggressive, to score, to provide assists, and to give everything for the team.
“That’s what I was able to do today, but I’m even happier for Vissel Kobe’s victory. Every player fought and gave their all for the team and once again, we showed Vissel Kobe’s strength at home. I train hard for moments like this.”
Head coach Yoshida praised the team’s collective performance as his side bounced back from their shock 4-3 defeat to Gangwon FC.
“We played our brand of football right from the start, the kind that defines Vissel Kobe. The staff and players prepared well, and the team showed that on the pitch,” said Yoshida.
“We created plenty of chances in the first half and kept the ball in their half, even though we couldn’t score. We started the second half strongly, and Jean’s goal put us in control. They pushed hard late on after changing their tactics, but we stayed compact and defended as a team. It was a great performance.”
“We played our brand of football right from the start, the kind that defines Vissel Kobe. The staff and players prepared well, and the team showed that on the pitch,” said Yoshida.
“We created plenty of chances in the first half and kept the ball in their half, even though we couldn’t score. We started the second half strongly, and Jean’s goal put us in control. They pushed hard late on after changing their tactics, but we stayed compact and defended as a team. It was a great performance.”
Ulsan head coach Roh Sang-rae looked at the positives despite having to play second fiddle for most of the match.
“Our players gave their best. I feel sorry that we couldn’t bring home the result we wanted, but I believe the players did everything they could. We faced a very good team, and in the first half, we seemed a bit hesitant. I wish we had played with more confidence.
“I’m grateful to the many fans who came to support us, and I apologise for not meeting their expectations. We have important matches coming up, so we’ll now focus fully on those.”
“Our players gave their best. I feel sorry that we couldn’t bring home the result we wanted, but I believe the players did everything they could. We faced a very good team, and in the first half, we seemed a bit hesitant. I wish we had played with more confidence.
“I’m grateful to the many fans who came to support us, and I apologise for not meeting their expectations. We have important matches coming up, so we’ll now focus fully on those.”
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