Juningyo debut over the 7th ridge of the ACLE Round of 16 → Giorgi Hong Yun-sang, two-top Pohang, Kawasaki match to be announced
Feb 11, 2025
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Pohang Steelers will play the seventh game of the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Stage in the 2024-2025 season against Kawasaki Frontale (Japan) at Pohang Steel Yard on the 11th.
Pohang advanced to ACLE by finishing second in the K League 1 in the 2023 season. ACLE, which came to the world for the first time this season, has 12 East Asian teams playing a total of eight home and away games, with the top eight teams advancing to the round of 16. Pohang had mixed joys and sorrows at home and away in the previous games. It was disappointing with three losses on the road, while it remained unbeaten with three wins at home. He is sixth with three wins and three losses.
Johor, who will compete for the round of 16, must have an advantage in the ranking in order to have some time in the final match of the league stage. This is why it is important to win Game 7.
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With the exception of Juninho, most of the starting list against Kawasaki was filled with key players last season. It is a natural choice because it focused on firmness rather than addition through the winter transfer market.
Coach Park Tae-ha said in a pre-match press conference before the game, `There was no player departure compared to last year, and we prepared stably. It maximized organizational power in a short time. Players also seemed to be adapting to tactical changes. Lee Ho-jae, Lee Dong-hee, and Ahn Jae-joon had difficulty leaving in the middle of last year, and I would like to evaluate that foreign players have returned. I think there will be synergy in the team," he said, expressing anticipation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
