AFC Champions League Two
The away victory over Gangwon lifted Crown to six points from two matches, with Starynskyi delighted his players embraced the challenge while staying true to their style.
#ACLTwo | Group H: Gangwon FC (KOR) 1-2 Phnom Penh Crown FC (CAM)
“It was a fantastic match. All football fans in Cambodia will be very proud of today’s result,” said Starynskyi . “We tried to show our own style of football. I think both the result and the process were good.
“We had a bit of luck, but we tried to create the maximum number of opportunities. I think the players gained a lot of confidence through today’s match.”
“We had a bit of luck, but we tried to create the maximum number of opportunities. I think the players gained a lot of confidence through today’s match.”
Starynskyi also paid tribute to the supporters who backed his team, both in Gangneung and at home, while Rick Ketting echoed his head coach’s sentiments, pointing to the collective effort behind the victory.
“I’m really happy not only with the result but with the way the guys played today. The staff took care of us and everyone really put in their shift,” said Ketting. “We enjoyed every moment of this game from pre-game, during the game and now after.”
“I’m really happy not only with the result but with the way the guys played today. The staff took care of us and everyone really put in their shift,” said Ketting. “We enjoyed every moment of this game from pre-game, during the game and now after.”
For Gangwon head coach Jeong Kyung-ho, the defeat prompted reflection after his side were left with one point from their opening two matches.
“Many fans came hoping for our first AFC Champions League Two win, and I’m sorry we could not deliver. Despite the selection challenges ahead of our (domestic league) weekend match, I take responsibility. We need to reflect on this performance,” said Jeong.
“Players who had limited playing time were given an opportunity, but we cannot perform like this again. I must first look at myself, and this will be a learning experience."
“Many fans came hoping for our first AFC Champions League Two win, and I’m sorry we could not deliver. Despite the selection challenges ahead of our (domestic league) weekend match, I take responsibility. We need to reflect on this performance,” said Jeong.
“Players who had limited playing time were given an opportunity, but we cannot perform like this again. I must first look at myself, and this will be a learning experience."
Jeong also acknowledged the demands of balancing domestic and continental commitments but stressed the need to adapt.
“We worked hard to qualify for ACL Two, but the pressure remains immense. Playing continental football on Thursday and K League 1 at the weekend makes preparation difficult, but we must find a way to manage it.”
“We worked hard to qualify for ACL Two, but the pressure remains immense. Playing continental football on Thursday and K League 1 at the weekend makes preparation difficult, but we must find a way to manage it.”
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