On August 31, the 29th round of the Korean K League will see Ulsan HD face off against their old rivals Pohang Steelers in the 181st “East Coast Derby.” In their first encounter this season, Ulsan HD defeated Pohang Steelers 1-0 in the season opener.
Before this match, Kim Bong-Kon, the new head coach of Ulsan HD, attended the press conference. Just three days ago, he led his team to eliminate Gwangju FC with an aggregate score of 3-2 in the semi-finals of the Korean FA Cup, advancing to the final where they will face Pohang Steelers again, making this match a prelude to the Korean FA Cup final.
Coach Kim stated, “The players have successfully completed a series of three consecutive matches against Gwangju FC amidst a tough schedule. This is my first ‘East Coast Derby’ since taking office. In football, crying, getting angry, and begging will not win you anything. (For this match) I want to win, and I will definitely win.”
Historically, Ulsan HD has faced Pohang Steelers 180 times, with Ulsan having a slightly worse record of 61 wins, 54 draws, and 65 losses.
Kim Bong-Kon: Crying in a football match will not win you anything; I will definitely win against Pohang. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/29928.html
