Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) Advances to Round of 16 in Asian Champions League Elite
ISKANDAR PUTERI, Feb 19 (Bernama) – Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) head coach Hector Bidoglio expressed his immense pleasure with his team’s performance, as they defeated Pohang Steelers FC 5-2 at Stadium Sultan Ibrahim (SSI) here last night, securing a place in the Round of 16 in the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE).
Outstanding Performance
Despite facing difficulties early in the match, JDT players managed to bounce back and deliver an outstanding performance to secure the victory. "To me, all the players played extremely well, allowing us to advance to the next round. Even though the opponents scored first in the first half, the players managed to equalise and then score more to claim victory," Bidoglio said in a post-match press conference.
Appreciation for Supporters
The best player of the match, Oscar Arribas, expressed his gratitude, saying he was deeply moved by the presence of 35,590 supporters at SSI. "The number of spectators this time was truly amazing. Thank you for supporting us. We will continue to give our best to achieve even greater success in the future," he said.
Pohang Steelers’ Head Coach’s Comments
Pohang Steelers head coach Park Tae-Ha admitted that his team made too many mistakes and that this was the main reason for their loss. "JDT has many talented players and a solid tactical approach but we are still proud of our performance. But we need to mention that the hotel where we were staying was disturbed by the sound of firecrackers, which was truly disruptive," he said.
Knockout Round
JDT will face another South Korean club, Gwangju FC, in the knockout round scheduled to begin in March. Pohang Steelers were eliminated from the competition after finishing ninth.
Conclusion
JDT’s victory marks a significant milestone in their Asian Champions League campaign, and the team will look to build on this success in the knockout round. With a talented squad and a solid tactical approach, JDT will be a force to be reckoned with in the competition.
FAQs
- What is the result of the match between JDT and Pohang Steelers FC?
JDT won 5-2 - Who is the best player of the match?
Oscar Arribas - What is the reason for Pohang Steelers’ loss?
According to their head coach, it was due to too many mistakes made by the team. - What is the schedule for the knockout round?
The knockout round is scheduled to begin in March. - Which team will JDT face in the knockout round?
Gwangju FC, another South Korean club.