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Slutsky’s second half tinkering ensured the three points and lifted Shenhua to four points from three matches.
#ACLElite | Shanghai Shenhua FC (CHN) 2-0 FC Seoul (KOR)
“We felt the two teams were very evenly matched and the game was hard-fought, but I’m pleased we took our chances and turned them into a victory,” said Slutsky. “I’m happy for the whole team — whether it’s our foreign players or local players scoring, that’s good for us.”
After a tight first half, Lulus Asue opened the scoring with a precise header in the 57th minute before Andres Luis struck late to confirm the result.
“I think (Luis) Asue’s header and footwork abilities are both good. As long as they can help the team win, I think they are both good ways to finish.
“The squad’s intensity and control of the game have improved; I select players based on their current form and contribution.”
FC Seoul head coach Kim Ki-dong was left to lament his team’s missed opportunities.
“It’s a pity we couldn’t get the result - we were fighting but didn’t produce what we had planned,” said Kim. “In the second half we pushed to change the flow, but a lack of concentration until the final whistle decided the game. That loss of focus was costly.”
FC Seoul will be aiming to bounce back when they face China PR’s Chengdu Rongcheng FC on November 4, while Shanghai Shenhua meet Johor Darul Ta’zim.
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