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Shanghai Port’s Muscat, Daejeon’s Hwang satisfied with performance
Shanghai: Kevin Muscat believes Shanghai Port FC are moving in the right direction after the Chinese Super League side stayed unbeaten in the AFC Champions League Elite 2027/27™ following a 1-1 draw with Daejeon Hana Citizen FC on Tuesday.
Prince Ampem gave reigning Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port the lead four minutes after the restart but Diogo Oliveira struck five minutes later to earn Korea Republic’s Daejeon a share of the spoils.

#ACLElite | Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-1 Daejeon Hanacitizen (KOR)

#ACLElite | Shanghai Port FC (CHN) 1-1 Daejeon Hanacitizen (KOR)

“Our consistent style of play is a testament to the players’ hard work and they deserve the praise. This way of playing demands a lot from them, both physically and mentally,” said head coach Muscat.

“There were several chances and if we had taken them, we could have secured the three points. Although we didn’t manage to win, I’m still very satisfied with the performance."
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“It was a very good game from both teams. I felt we made further progress in terms of our mentality in our second AFC Champions League Elite match. It was very evenly contested and I’m happy with the performance of the team. 

“Although we didn’t get the three points, I think the performance will help us maintain our recent momentum.”
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Daejeon head coach Hwang Sun-hong was also encouraged by his side’s display but admitted they should have been more clinical.

“It was a very exciting match for both sides, but we are disappointed not to have taken three points away from home,” said Hwang. “However, I’m very satisfied with the players’ performance."
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“We were lacking a little in taking our chances but that is football. We have to win the next game.”

The result took both sides to four points after two matches, with Daejeon having opened their campaign with victory over Kyoto Sanga FC and Shanghai Port having beaten Ratchaburi FC 6-4 last month.