In the world of football, failure does not mean the end, but another beginning. Choi Kang-hee, the head coach of Shandong Taishan, led his team to a 3-0 defeat away to Yokohama Mariners in the recent AFC Champions League group stage. In his post-match press conference, he commented on the game and said that the Yokohama Mariners were better overall and organized.
Choi Kang-hee said that the long season and such a schedule are hard for the players. They had been very serious in their previous training, they had trained very well, and they had overcome a lot of difficulties. It's a pity that the goal was conceded at the end of the first half, which led to a series of things that happened later, and unfortunately did not win the game.
Choi Kang-hee believes that the difference between the Taishan team and the Yokohama Mariners is that the Yokohama Mariners are better in terms of integrity and organization. He said that their focus was on defending in midfield and the overall defense was good, but unfortunately they did not do a good job of counter-attacking when switching from defense to attack, which was one of the reasons why they lost this game.
This is Choi Kang-hee, who did not choose to escape in the face of failure, but bravely took responsibility and reflected deeply. His words are full of love for football and desire to win. His story will undoubtedly inspire more coaches and players to pursue their dreams.