Eric's hot weather in Ulsan? No excuse → Dortmund, Bae Soo-jin will play a great game

Jun 25, 2025

 Eric's hot weather in Ulsan? No excuse → Dortmund, Bae Soo-jin will play a great game
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 Eric's hot weather in Ulsan? No excuse → Dortmund, Bae Soo-jin will play a great game
AFP Yonhap News
 Eric's hot weather in Ulsan? No excuse → Dortmund, Bae Soo-jin will play a great game
AP Yonhap News
[Cincinnati (USA) = Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Sung-won] Eric is Ulsan HD's main gun. But it is silent.

Ulsan lost 0-1 in the first game against Mamelodi Sundaus (South Africa), showing limitations in goal-making ability. In the second game, he reached the threshold of an unexpected event. Brazil's powerhouse Pluminensee was allowed to score the first goal, but the team turned it around 2-1 in the first half. Domestic players Um Won-sang and Lee Jin-hyun scored one goal and one assist each, making two goals.

However, it collapsed 2-4 due to negative factors such as injuries in the second half. Ulsan, which lost all two games, failed to advance to the round of 16. Eric is from Brazil's first division, which is not easily seen in the K League. Coach Henatu Gausch Pluminensei was even wary. However, so far, there has been more regret.




Eric will once again try to score a Masugol goal on the final stage of the FIFA Club World Cup. Ulsan will play the final Group F match of the Club World Cup against German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund at 4 a.m. on the 26th (Korea time) at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Erik said on the 25th, `Unfortunately, we didn't get the result we wanted, but now we have great expectations for the match against Dortmund. We will do our best as it is our last game and now we will do our best to show our best performance so that we can make everyone proud. "We will do our best to show our potential in this competition. There were definitely some things that didn't meet my expectations, but I will try to play a great game with Dortmund tomorrow" expressed confidence.

 Eric's hot weather in Ulsan? No excuse → Dortmund, Bae Soo-jin will play a great game
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 Eric's hot weather in Ulsan? No excuse → Dortmund, Bae Soo-jin will play a great game
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The light and shade intersected at the Fluminense. "Overall, I think it was very good in terms of performance," Eric said. I followed the coaching staff plan, and I created enough chances through several opportunities. However, there was something to be desired in the area of decisiveness"I played Fluminensee about four times in the Brazilian league last year. Now it was a new feeling to play in Ulsan. I met some Brazilian friends while dealing with them. But the most important thing was, of course, victory. I was desperate, but unfortunately I couldn't bring the result."

And "When you meet a big club in such an important big tournament, only one mistake leads to a decisive chance. Fluminensee clearly benefited from our mistakes. But this is also part of soccer. The result was disappointing, but now it's time to focus on the game against Dortmund."

Eric also said, `I expect a goal against Dortmund, but even if I don't get a goal, I will fight for the best for the team. I will do my best to bring good results for the fans"I vowed.

Heat waves are a variable. Ulsan played the first and second games at 6 p.m. local time, but the kickoff time for the third game is 3 p.m. It is predicted to rise to 35 degrees Celsius around this time of the year. The wind chill is expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, so preparations are needed.




Eric says "This hot weather is hard for everyone. If you play in the heat, of course, you will definitely fall in the intensity and tempo of the game. But there will never be an excuse because the two teams are in the same situation. The important thing is how quickly our team adapts in this environment,' he added.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.