Coach Kim Pan-gon's Club World Cup, Ulsan's privilege → Responsibility for the results...Dortmund's final match-winner (Full Story)
Jun 25, 2025
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Ulsan will play the final Group F match of the FIFA Club World Cup against German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund at 4 a.m. on the 26th (Korea Standard Time) at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. 'The face of the K League' Ulsan lost to South Africa's Mamlodi Sundaus 0–1 in the first leg. Brazil's prestigious Pluminensee was dragged 0-1 and succeeded in turning the tables, but failed to withstand the last. I fell to my knees two to four.
Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon, who was confirmed to be eliminated from the group stage, held a press conference against Dortmund on the 25th. "It is Ulsan's privilege to participate in this competition," he said. I will enjoy the privilege to my heart's content. It is responsible for feeling proud of the atmosphere of the stadium or the best performance, and at the same time, the results must be given to the fans. I told the players to do their best."
Dortmund tied Pluminensi scoreless in the first leg and beat Mamelodi 4–3 in the second leg. There is still no guarantee of advancing to the round of 16. If Mamelodi performs 'Magic' in another Group F match at the same time, he may be eliminated from the group stage.
The Club World Cup was held on a small scale every year, with continental champions and host countries participating. Like this year's World Cup, 32 teams participated every four years to determine the best club in the world. The first and second places in each group will advance to the round of 16.
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-The elimination of the group stage has already been decided. How are you motivating your players.
▶Tomorrow is the last game because it has been decided whether to advance to the round of 16 tournaments. I thought about how we would play the last game because I saw all the values and aspirations to participate in this competition. We will do our best with the players and make use of the last chance we have been given. I think it is Ulsan's privilege to participate in this competition. You should enjoy the privilege to your heart's content. He said that he should do his best because he is proud of the atmosphere of the stadium and the best performance and has a responsibility to give the results to the fans.
-Until now, only the game has been played at 6 p.m. (local time), but this is the first time the game has been played at 3 p.m.
▶When I first received the schedule, I had concerns about the 3 o'clock game. The weather is quite hot. We're a team that doesn't play well during the day, and there are difficulties we haven't done in this heat. But I think the opponent is the same. Doing it in difficult and difficult situations requires stronger mental strength and wisdom. We plan things that can save energy, and there is a way to save energy in the way we play. I will do my best in the midst of difficulties tomorrow.
-Is Dortmund's analysis of power finished.
As ▶ prepared for the tournament, he analyzed a lot about Dortmund in addition to the last two teams, and he also watched the last two games of this tournament well. I think it's Europe's top class in terms of physique, fitness, speed, skill, and tactics with a fairly good power as we thought. Individuals are highly skilled. We prepare better as a team. As in the last game, we can only catch the result if our players can surprise the opponent with their mettle.
-What are the conditions of the injured players.
▶Injured players came out. I don't think it's in good shape. It's not a serious injury, but I think tomorrow's game will be difficult and I'm focusing on treatment.
-Regardless of the result, it's the last game, so is there anything you want to express in tomorrow's game.
▶Apart from the results, there were quite a few scenes I wanted to see, especially in the second game. I think the players must have found a lot of confidence.. What we want to show more is that our fans really represented the K League and Asia, so I think we should give them pride by showing good performances of competing with European powerhouses and fighting until the end. I hope we can achieve those things so that we can get stronger as a team and strengthen our performance through tomorrow's game because we have a lot of important schedules. I hope our players enjoy and play as much as possible in the competition, which is only allowed for the best clubs and players. Since it is a meaningful competition and game in his or her career, I hope that this competition will be maximized and embedded in his or her own way.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
