Despite scoring few goals in the first round, the match was a feast of soccer, with both Ulsan HD and Yokohama Mariners showing great talent in creating momentum and scoring points.
Ulsan HD narrowly won 1:0 at home and deservedly so. The score would have been even more lopsided had it not been for Cho Min-gyu's goalpost, and William Park's goalkeeper's repeated saves.
With power players like Cho Min-gyu, Ahn Won Yubin, and Lee Dong-kyung in Ulsan HD, their offense is unstoppable, and chances of scoring on counterattacks are just around the corner.
Ulsan HD is playing away from home and will need to be tight on the defensive end. With only two goals conceded in five knockout matches, Kim Young-Gwon and Cho Hyun-Woo form an impenetrable and well-organized defense.
Yokohama Mariners have a powerful offense with the wing and forward positions of Enemafios and Ken Matsubara. Accurate passes to the feet of Andersen Rubis will be the key to their offense.
Andersen Lubis scored five goals in the first round, but his performance was not up to expectation and he missed a good chance to equalize. Ulsan HD's defense is not to be underestimated, and he is expected to adjust his form and show his sharpness again in this match.
This matchup is expected to be an uneventful one, but Ulsan HD's solid defense will not only withstand the pressure, but also provide a good opportunity for the offense to break through. I'm confident they can win this matchup and move on to the final.
