ACLE quarterfinals → Now Wembley Stadium! Gwangju FC's pride, Asani's meaningful stadium, I'm really looking forward to it
Mar 19, 2025
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'Gwangju FC's Pride'Asani (30, Albania) goes to Wembley Stadium in England. Asani is a member of Albania's national team and is preparing for an A-match in March. England (22nd, away) and Andora (25th, home) will compete in Group K of the 2026 North-China World Cup European qualifying round. In particular, England will face off against England at Wembley Stadium. Wembley Stadium was the main venue for the 1948 London Olympics and 1966 England World Cup.
Asani will go to England after recovering (recovery) in Albania after an away match against Kim Cheon-sang held at Gimcheon Stadium on the 16th. I'm looking forward to it very much." "I'm looking forward to playing at Wembley Stadium. I also remember playing at Dortmund's home stadium in the past. Wembley Stadium is a really meaningful stadium. In that regard, I'm looking forward to playing at Wembley Stadium itself. England are performing well. But Albania can also play well enough. I'm looking forward to it very much." Asani's cell phone background showed him wearing an Albanian uniform.
Asani has been at his best lately. He scored three goals in the opening four games of the league. His performance is not limited to the K League. It's rocking Asia. He led his team to a 3-0 victory by scoring two goals in the second round of the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) round of 16 at the 2024-2025 season against Vissel Kobe (Japan) at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on the 12th. Gwangju, which lost 0-2 in the first game, turned the game around at home. Gwangju succeeded in advancing to the quarterfinals by winning a total of 3-2 in the first and second games. Gwangju is the only K-League team to reach the quarterfinals in Asia this season. In addition, it became the first city and provincial team to reach the quarterfinals in the ACL stage.
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Director Lee said, `Someone says I tamed Asani. That's not true. I've communicated enough. He is playing the season without injury. He also said he would not bother his colleagues. I think that's why I'm now Asani. I did my best" he complimented.
Asani said "Last year, many people around me questioned it. My relationship with the director had no problem at all. The director and I just took it professionally. I'm getting a lot of inspiration from the director"The director really wants to win. They say you have to play soccer in Gwangju every game. have passion. I don't think anyone is so passionate. In terms of tactics, I think he is the best coach in the K-League. I respect you."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
