AFC Women's Champions League
The Suwon head coach is counting on a reinforced squad and match fitness - with the domestic WK League underway - to power them to victory on home soil.
“We prepared for this game very well and we will do our best to get the victory,” said Park. “Hopefully the fans will come and cheer for us and we can achieve the win on our home ground.
“In November we played (Naegohyang in the group stage) and we lost 3-0. At that time, our team was quite weak and were nervous."
“In November we played (Naegohyang in the group stage) and we lost 3-0. At that time, our team was quite weak and were nervous."
“Now it’s different, we have a different squad and we have played some matches. We will try to be in charge and win this game.”
Bouncing back from the group stage defeat, Suwon showcased their upgraded quality with a smashing 4-0 win to oust defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR in the quarter-finals.
Haruhi Suzuki and Choe Yu-ri - who are on four and three goals respectively in the WK League - are players Suwon will hope can carry their domestic form onto the Asian stage.
Bouncing back from the group stage defeat, Suwon showcased their upgraded quality with a smashing 4-0 win to oust defending champions Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC of China PR in the quarter-finals.
Haruhi Suzuki and Choe Yu-ri - who are on four and three goals respectively in the WK League - are players Suwon will hope can carry their domestic form onto the Asian stage.
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Naegohyang were in a similar ruthless mood in their quarter-final tie, securing a 3-0 win against Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC and head coach Ru Yu Il is determined to guide his DPR Korea outfit through to the final on their continental debut.
“We are fully prepared for the match,” said Ri. “The four teams that progressed to the semi-finals are excellent."
“We are fully prepared for the match,” said Ri. “The four teams that progressed to the semi-finals are excellent."
“We can’t be sure who will be the winners. I can only work and concentrate on my team to ensure that we win and go to the next stage.”
Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) v Suwon FC Women (KOR)
Venue: Suwon Sports Complex (Suwon)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Venue: Suwon Sports Complex (Suwon)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
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