AFC Women's Champions League
Introduced in the 52nd minute to replace the injured Yoon Su-jeon, Song made an immediate impact, scoring twice to help the Korea Republic into pole position, ahead of Japan's Tokyo Verdy Beleza on goal difference.
#AWCL | Group C: Suwon FC Women (KOR) 5-0 ISPE WFC (MYA)
Suwon led 1-0 going into the break through Mileninha with Ayaka Nishikawa doubling the advantage in the 56th minute. Song then scored in the 59th and 74th minutes, with Seo Yea-jin completing the comprehensive win with a late strike.
“As we expected, there were a lot of mistakes and we knew the first match would be difficult,” said Song. “We struggled a bit early on, but I’m glad we managed to settle down and handle things well.
"We still have many matches ahead, so we’ll prepare even better and aim to perform well in the next one.”
“As we expected, there were a lot of mistakes and we knew the first match would be difficult,” said Song. “We struggled a bit early on, but I’m glad we managed to settle down and handle things well.
"We still have many matches ahead, so we’ll prepare even better and aim to perform well in the next one.”
Head coach Park Kil-young was equally pleased with his charges amid the lively atmosphere in Yangon.
“We expected it to be a very difficult game since it was our first match, and with so many Myanmar ISPE fans coming out to support their team, it made things even tougher,” said Park.
“Both teams gave their all and although we managed to score several goals, I’m really happy that we were able to come away with the victory today.”
“We expected it to be a very difficult game since it was our first match, and with so many Myanmar ISPE fans coming out to support their team, it made things even tougher,” said Park.
“Both teams gave their all and although we managed to score several goals, I’m really happy that we were able to come away with the victory today.”
#AWCL | Group C: Tokyo Verdy Beleza (JPN) 4-0 Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK)
In the other game, Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza secured an emphatic 4-0 win against Naegohyang Women’s FC of DPR Korea.
The impressive performance with goals from Yuzuho Shiokoshi (5th), Miharu Shinjo (59th) and Mako Hiwatari (65th, 75th) had head coach Naoki Kusunose purring.
The impressive performance with goals from Yuzuho Shiokoshi (5th), Miharu Shinjo (59th) and Mako Hiwatari (65th, 75th) had head coach Naoki Kusunose purring.
“Even though we were up against such a strong team, the players really gave their all and scored four goals,” said Kusunose. “However, that is to take nothing away from the opponents who, on an individual basis at least, are truly strong.
“The players now need to rest properly and recover. In every match, it’s important to have the best players who are in good condition at that time, so we will assess before the match who will play.”
Suwon take on Naegohyang while Tokyo Verdy face ISPE on Wednesday.
“The players now need to rest properly and recover. In every match, it’s important to have the best players who are in good condition at that time, so we will assess before the match who will play.”
Suwon take on Naegohyang while Tokyo Verdy face ISPE on Wednesday.
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