GAME RESULTMatch Results

ACL 1st Match 2020/2/11 (Tue)
観衆 3,350人 
Weather: Cloudy, no precipitation. Temperature: 10 degrees Celsius. Humidity: 73%. 
Referee: H C DILAN PERERA Assistant Referee: D G P PARAKKRAMA HEMATHUNGA/W H D S PREMALAL Fourth Official: JANSEN FOO

AFC Champions League 2020 Group Stage ACL 1st Round

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Ulsan Hyundai FC

1-1

Match ended

First Half0-0

Second half1-1

AWAY

FC Tokyo

Ulsan Hyundai FC FC Tokyo
82 minutes: Own goal Scorer 64 minutes: Diego OLIVEIRA
67 minutes: Dong Ho JUNG → Kyoung Jin KIM
90+4 minutes: Dong Gyeong LEE → Sang Hong LEE
Player substitution 87 minutes: Adailton → Hirotaka MITA
9 Shoot 13
8 GK 5
3 CK 8
13 Direct Free Kick 17
0 Indirect Free Kick 2
2 Offside 0
0 PK 0
78 minutes: Jason DAVIDSON Warning
Expulsion
Ulsan Hyundai FC Starting Lineup
GK 1 Choshyok
DF 2 Chong Dong Ho
DF 3 Jason DAVIDSON
DF 5 Kim Min Duk
DF 15 Sung Hyun JUNG
MF 7 Kim In Sung
MF 8 Shinjino
MF 14 Idongyeong
MF 16 WONDOO JAE
FW 9 Junior Negrao
FW 19 Bjorn JOHANSEN
Ulsan Hyundai FC Substitute
GK 21 Cho Hyun-woo
DF 4 Davi Brutohais
DF 66 Sol Yeonwoo
MF 22 KOMYONGJIN
FW 30 Chung Hoon Son
FW 98 LEE Sang Hoon
FW 99 Jongin PARK
FC Tokyo Starting
GK 33 Akihiro HAYASHI
DF 2 Sei MUROYA
DF 3 Masato MORISHIGE
DF 4 Tsuyoshi WATANABE
DF 6 Ryoya OGAWA
MF 8 Yojiro TAKAHAGI
MF 15 Adailton
MF 18 Kento Hashimoto
MF 20 Leandro
MF 31 Shuto ABE
FW 9 Diego OLIVEIRA
FC Tokyo Substitute
GK 13 Go HATANO
DF 22 Takumi NAKAMURA
DF 32 Joan OUMARI
DF 37 Hotaka NAKAMURA
MF 7 Hirotaka MITA
MF 38 Kazuya KONNO
FW 27 Kyosuke TAGAWA

[Highlight Video]

[Player and Coach Comments]

【Diego OLIVEIRA】
(The first half was a difficult development to grasp the rhythm)
"I think today's game was a difficult one, considering it was our first away match."
"We expected the Korean team to be tough to mark. I think there was some confusion in the first half, but I think we were able to recover well in the second half."

(Looking back at the goal scene)
I think it was a goal that was well executed by the three players.
Leandro was able to score a goal when he raised his head and started moving, as a very good pass came out.
But this goal was not just scored by three people, but by the entire team, earning one point.
Today's match ended in a frustrating draw and we couldn't earn 3 points, but since it was an away game, I think it's not a bad result."

(What is the image of Adailton and Leandro as players?)
"The coach told us to play freely. We play while communicating well with each other. Today, we were able to play with a good image."

【Leandro Player】
"It wasn't bad, but I can't say it was good because we couldn't win. Personally, it wasn't bad, but I really wanted to win today. If I think calmly, I think it was good that we were able to earn 1 point away from home."

(Thorough passes and dribbles were the highlights)
"I think I was able to demonstrate my abilities in both offense and defense. However, it is disappointing that it did not lead to victory. I want to continue to work on improving in those areas a little more from now on."

(The three players in the front line were playing fluidly)
"As we continue to play, we understand each other's senses. There are also places where communication is easy, so I think we can enhance our cooperation from now on."

(Looking back at the goal scene)
"I think the good relationship between the three people led to the goal. I think if we keep doing it, we will become even better than we are now."

(Did you see Diego OLIVEIRA?)
"I was able to imagine it because I often pass and Diego and Ada run a lot."

[Masato MORISHIGE]
"The ACL after 4 years was enjoyable. I think we were able to achieve the minimum result by earning 1 point away, which is meaningful."

(In a situation where we were pushed back, we scored the opening goal but unfortunately conceded a goal in an unlucky manner)
"We are still trying out a new system, and difficult things can happen during the game. However, I believe that if we can make even one adjustment in each game while playing for a year, it will lead to significant results throughout the season. I want us to reflect on today's game together and make improvements."

(There was also a part to be corrected during the game)
"I think we were able to make adjustments while communicating as much as possible during the game. After the game, I want to review the game thoroughly with everyone and further contribute to the team's evolution."

[Tokyo - Summary of Coach Kenta HASEGAWA]
"It was very encouraging to have over 600 fans and supporters come to the away game in Ulsan. In the first half, we struggled to create good attacking opportunities due to our stiffness, resulting in fewer chances to attack. However, we were able to make adjustments in the second half and our defense was stable."
So, it was very important to be able to score with the combination of the front line.
We were cautious about set plays, and it is certainly frustrating to concede a goal and end in a draw, but it is not a bad thing to have taken an away goal and earned 1 point.
I want to make sure to fix what needs to be fixed because we have the second match at home in a week, and prepare for the next battle.

(After finishing today's first match, the challenges and positive aspects)
"In the first half, we were unable to play the way we had envisioned. There were several instances where crosses were sent in from the sides, leading to dangerous situations. Overall, it wasn't bad, but there was a lack of cohesion."
In the second half, we were able to make adjustments during halftime and maintain a good balance between offense and defense, creating opportunities to attack. Among those, we were able to score the opening goal. In that sense, I think the second half was a part where we were able to move forward. We knew that Ulsan was a very strong team and not an easy opponent, but by having this kind of battle, we can also grow. Without being satisfied with the result of a draw, we want to aim for victory in the next match and prepare thoroughly.

(Reason for putting Mita in the final stage)
"I think that the second ball after the long ball is one of the key points. Towards the end, we were unable to pick up the second ball, so we used Mita. It was a choice to firmly respond while also going to score the winning goal."

[Ulsan Kim Do-hoon Press Conference Summary]
"The players showed the results of their training. I think the content was good. I want to do my best to win the away game. I felt the possibility of winning away."
This season, we are challenging ourselves to switch from a 4-back formation to a 3-back formation. We have prepared well for this day.