AFC Champions League Two
Having only picked up a single point from their opening three matches, the pressure was on for Aidil and Kuching but the team delivered a performance that showed they deserve to be in the competition.
#ACLTwo | Group H: Kuching City FC 2 - 0 Gangwon FC (KOR)
“We knew how important this game was,” said Aidil. “I said before that the boys wanted this win badly and tonight we proved that we were the better team.
"It was not only a good result but a good performance. There were many negative talks after the first three matches and this result is a boost to the team and the club.
“We looked at the game last week and for them to press us at home and to do it here with the weather is very different. We took the opportunity to turn the pressure on them and that early pressure paid off with the two goals.”
"It was not only a good result but a good performance. There were many negative talks after the first three matches and this result is a boost to the team and the club.
“We looked at the game last week and for them to press us at home and to do it here with the weather is very different. We took the opportunity to turn the pressure on them and that early pressure paid off with the two goals.”
Kuching’s determined start saw winger Safawi Rasid scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes, including a spectacular half-volley from outside the box as the Malaysian side reignited their hopes of a place in the Round of 16.
With Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC seemingly running away with top spot, the trio of Kitchee SC of Hong Kong, China, Kuching and Gangwon are only separated by a point, setting up a tantalising finish to the group.
With Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Crown FC seemingly running away with top spot, the trio of Kitchee SC of Hong Kong, China, Kuching and Gangwon are only separated by a point, setting up a tantalising finish to the group.
As for Park Yong-ho, he felt that his Gangwon side were never really at the required level at Taha Ariffin Stadium with the Korea Republic side struggling to contain Kuching’s energy.
“In general, the performance wasn’t good enough,” said Park. “Our team is normally very good at high pressure with high energy so that we can deprive the opponents of the ball in the middle.
“But today the players looked tired and some players had muscle pain. We didn’t react to the opponents’ style and we didn’t prepare well. We now have to go back and make sure we do better for the coming games.”
“In general, the performance wasn’t good enough,” said Park. “Our team is normally very good at high pressure with high energy so that we can deprive the opponents of the ball in the middle.
“But today the players looked tired and some players had muscle pain. We didn’t react to the opponents’ style and we didn’t prepare well. We now have to go back and make sure we do better for the coming games.”
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