Johor Darul Ta’zim’s Winning Streak: Hector Bidoglio Eyes Another Victory in Asian Champions League
Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) manager Hector Bidoglio is determined to keep his team’s winning streak going, including their upcoming match against South Korean club Ulsan Hyundai FC in the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) on Tuesday.
Intense Competition Ahead
Although the squad’s opponents will be seen as more dynamic and challenging, Bidoglio hopes his team will always keep focus and give a tough fight in the match. "The champion league (ACLE) is different, it’s more dynamic, more intense, we need to put focus in all the games, we wanted to be competitive and now JDT is competitive. So, we need to continue our win, we need to focus on the next game," he said.
Maintaining Winning Streak
Bidoglio expressed confidence in his team’s ability to maintain their winning streak, citing their good condition and availability for both local and international competitions. "All the players are in a very good condition and available to play local league and international competition. Now we need to rest the players, let them recover and put focus in the next game… we must be a protagonist team and I am happy with my squad," he said.
Recent Match against Negeri Sembilan FC
The team’s recent 4-0 win over Negeri Sembilan FC (NSFC) was an intense match, even though it was against the league’s bottom team. The players showed good performance and took advantage of every opportunity. JDT now leads the Super League comfortably with 37 points after 13 matches, while NSFC are at the bottom of the league with six points.
NSFC’s Head Coach Reflects on the Match
NSFC head coach, K. Nanthakumar, was still satisfied with his team’s performance, despite the loss. "We know JDT is a strong team in the Malaysia League… we had several opportunities to score goals and if they managed to convert them maybe the match result would change. However, I am still satisfied with the performances displayed by each player," he said.
Looking Ahead to Upcoming Matches
NSFC will now face a strong team like Selangor in their next match, and Nanthakumar is determined to win. "We try to win every match, after this we will meet a strong team like Selangor and we will try to win," he said.
Conclusion
Johor Darul Ta’zim’s winning streak is a testament to their hard work and determination. With their upcoming match against Ulsan Hyundai FC in the Asian Champions League, Bidoglio is confident that his team will continue to perform well. As they face stronger opponents, it will be interesting to see how they adapt and maintain their winning streak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Johor Darul Ta’zim’s current standing in the Super League?
A: JDT is currently leading the Super League comfortably with 37 points after 13 matches.
Q: What is the team’s goal in their upcoming match against Ulsan Hyundai FC in the Asian Champions League?
A: The team aims to continue their winning streak and give a tough fight against the South Korean club.
Q: How does Hector Bidoglio plan to maintain his team’s winning streak?
A: Bidoglio plans to rest the players, let them recover, and put focus on the next game, while also being a protagonist team and happy with his squad.