AFC Champions League Two - Park applauds Pohang’s determination

Pohang: Head coach Park Tae-ha praised the determination shown by Pohang Steelers after they fought back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw with Tampines Rovers in their AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26 Group H clash on Thursday.

Substitute Cho Sang-hyeok struck three minutes from the end to rescue the point as the Korea Republic side kept their knockout stage hopes alive.

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“The opponents played with a deep defensive line but showed great movement and discipline, they’re a very good team,” said Park.

"However, we dominated the game, but at times lacked the intensity and dynamic movement needed to break them down. Some of our attacking patterns lacked purpose, and certain individual challenges didn’t go as we hoped."

“That’s why we made changes in the second half, which allowed us to become more threatening.

"Looking at today’s result, I feel we need to push ourselves harder and be more aggressive and proactive in our attack.”

Despite having to wait for qualification, Tampines head coach Noh Rahman was pleased with the points shared.

“Pohang really stretched us, they are a good side, we expected them to test us in every area which they did but I’m proud of the players for standing firm,” said Noh.

“We defended well as a team but we are a little disappointed to walk away with the draw. We forgot that Pohang are a good side and we are just glad to come out with a point.”

Pohang play Thailand’s BG Pathum United in a defining clash on November 27, with Tampines aiming to confirm progress with victory against Kaya FC-Iloilo on the same day.

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