vs Kobe, Gwangju's 3rd Challenge...Did Director Lee Jung-hyo find the answer
vs Kobe, Gwangju's 3rd Challenge...Did Director Lee Jung-hyo find the answer
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Did Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo find an answer through two trials and errors.
Gwangju will play Vissel Kobe (Japan) in the second round of the 2024-2025 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League Elite Round of 16 at Gwangju World Cup Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 12th.
Gwangju lost 0-2 in away matches in the first half. In the first half alone, the team was in a disadvantageous position as it collapsed due to two headers from a right cross. Even if the team draws in the second match or wins by a single goal, it will not be able to advance to the quarterfinals. If the team wins by a gap of more than three goals within the regular time, the team will dramatically survive. If the team wins by a gap of two goals, the winner will be decided through overtime.
It is not an easy mission. Gwangju met Kobe twice in this season's Champions League and lost both games. They lost 0-2 in the first round of 16 teams following the league stage. They failed to score a single goal in two matches, but managed to score four goals. Their performance was noticeable through offense and defense. After the first defeat, Lee said, "I think I will lose if I meet Kobe 10 times," but the team lost in its second showdown.
Gwangju also has a less weight in the K League. To make matters worse, key resources such as Lee Hee-kyun, Heo Yul and Jung Ho-yeon left the team one after another in the winter transfer market. It is also a clear reality that corresponding reinforcement has not been made.
Lee's strategy and resourcefulness are at his disposal. Since he took the helm in Gwangju, Lee has made achievements every season. Starting with the K-League 2 title and promotion, Lee ranked third in the K-League 1 and advanced to the round of 16 best players in the Champions League. It is time for Lee to come close to the answer that can hunt Kobe.
Another positive factor is that the team plays a home game against Kobe for the first time. Gwangju had no choice but to suffer in the away match against Kobe, which boasts overwhelming support. As the team fights at its home turf, which is familiar to the team, it can expect more active and comfortable matches. 스포츠토토
On top of that, it can be a variable to not play the fourth round of the K League 1 and stockpile physical strength to play 100% of the game.