Coach Chung Kyung-ho's 13th defeat in Machida's resolution to advance to the round of 16, it is too early to be pessimistic
Nov 25, 2025
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It was the determination of Gangwon FC coach Chung Kyung-ho. Kangwon was beaten by the Korean duo. Gangwon was completely defeated 1-3 in Game 5 of the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) League Stage in the 2025-2026 season against Machida Zelvia (Japan) at Songam Sports Town in Chuncheon on the 25th. Gangwon, which had two wins and three losses, fell to ninth place. A red flag was turned on to secure tickets for the round of 16, which will be given up to eighth place. On the other hand, Machida jumped to fourth place with eight points (2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss).
Gangwon, which was heavy, allowed three goals in the first half alone. Machida's Na Sang-ho Oh Se-hoon Korean duo flew. In the 24th minute of the first half, Na Sang-ho's shot bounced off the defense. Asahi scored a non-stop cross and Sento finished with a header to score the first goal. Shimoda scored a left-footed free kick in the 28th minute, and Oh Se-hoon scored a net in the 39th minute.
At the start of the second half, Gangwon changed the atmosphere by replacing three players. In 10 minutes, Park Ho-young scored a comeback goal with a header from a corner kick, but that was it. He kept pushing his opponent, but no more goals were scored.
Coach Chung said in a press conference after the game, `It was an important game. They didn't win in parallel with the league. It is too early to be pessimistic about advancing to the round of 16. Buriram games are left this year, and there are two more games next year. He can make it to the round of 16. I have to prepare for today's game as a lesson. You don't have to be discouraged. You're doing well enough. I will communicate with the players and make good results."
Kangwon seems to be refraining from shooting recently. Director Chung said, `No director tells me not to shoot. He is training a lot in scoring in the opponent's final third. "I don't know if it's a matter of confidence or tempo, but I'll prepare better and increase the expected score."
Coach Chung changed two center backs after the end of the first half. Director Chung prepared "Lee Won-hwa. Since the league and Acham are close together, I prepared to change Shin Min-ha's strong fighting spirit to Lee Ki-hyuk and Park Ho-young. Fighting spirit played two games for the national team under the new coach, and Shin Min-ha also played three games for the 23-year-old national team. I heard fighting spirit is not in good shape. Instead, the players in the second half did a good job."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
