Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon's cries are a requirement to do better...You'll do a good job of maintaining it
Jul 02, 2025
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Ulsan lost 0-1 in the quarterfinals of the '2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup' against Gwangju at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on the 2nd, dedicating the first goal to Cho Sung-kwon in the 30th minute of the second half.
Ulsan, which was eliminated early after losing three games in the group stage of the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, was further downgraded by the loss of the Korea Cup.
Manager Kim said "It was a pretty difficult game. Good start. I had a chance to score first, but I'm sorry for the result. The players did their best in a difficult environment. As a manager, I apologize to the fans."
In the 43rd minute of the first half, veteran defender Kim Young-kwon was sent off due to cumulative warnings. Ulsan played the remaining 50 minutes with one short.
Coach Kim said, `There were some errors in judgment, but the player did his best. Looking back, it is a physically and mentally difficult situation. I think I endured it well after that. Unfortunately, he lost a point with a set piece."
An away fan from Ulsan who visited the stadium shouted an anti-call. Director Kim said, `I think it's a requirement to do better and wake up. We are aware of it. We weren't in the power to do anything at the Club World Cup, but in the end, we didn't get the results the fans wanted. But there is time, and there is room for a rebound. I'll take a few more days off, and I'll do a good job of maintaining it."
Ulsan will return on the 7th after a four-day break to prepare for its home game against Daegu scheduled for the 12th. Coach Kim said, `As the players were motivated to win the Korea Cup, the disappointment will be great. It is important to repair it quickly within the team."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
