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The point sees the Australian side sitting fourth in the East Zone standings with two matches remaining in the race for the eight Round of 16 spots.
#ACLElite | FC Seoul (KOR) 1-1 Melbourne City FC (AUS)
“I think we played well away in Seoul against a difficult opponent, and the players did their best,” said Vidmar. “It was unlucky to concede in the first half. After that we struggled to convert opportunities, but we found our rhythm in the second half, and I believe we deserved one point.
“Bringing on the substitutes up front was meant to add energy – I think they, along with a few other changes, did their job well.
“We have two more games left next year in the group stage. Competition is fierce; I expect the battle for qualification will go down to the wire.”
The inability to conclude their 2025 season on a high note left FC Seoul head coach Kim Ki-dong with regrets after the Korea Republic side could not protect the departing Jesse Lingard’s first half opener.
“We started the game well, the first half went as we prepared,” said Kim. “In the second half we made mistakes. Because of that we conceded and couldn’t hold on for the win.
“It was the last match of the year, and I regret that we couldn’t show our fans a better performance. It’s especially disappointing because our captain scored – if we had kept the lead, it would have been the perfect farewell. I feel a deep sense of regret.”
Melbourne will face Korea Republic’s Ulsan HD FC while Seoul take on Vissel Kobe of Japan when the competition resumes in February.
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