Incheon United drew 0-0 with Jeonbuk Hyundai in the 13th round of the ‘Hana 1 Q K League 1 2023’ held at the Incheon Soccer Stadium at 4:30 pm on the 14th. With this, Incheon maintained 10th place with 3 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses (13 points).
Incheon recorded 9 shots on the day, and there were 7 effective shots. However, Jeonbuk could not open the goal. As a result, they failed to escape the relegation zone by falling into a draw in 3 matches (1 draw and 2 losses).
Incheon coach Cho Seong-hwan said, “I think it is positive that the players finished the game without a goal and prevented a goal situation with fighting spirit. There is something I want to say to the fans. We said that we were preparing well until this game, but I think you were disappointed because the results and content did not follow. The current position and contents, replacement timing, tactics I admit that there were mistakes and failures by the coach in terms of strategy and performance. I couldn’t produce results today, but I want to say that I will go back to the beginning and work hard to produce results that are better than today.”
Q. How did you feel about the game?
A. “I think it is positive that the players finished the game without a goal and prevented a goal situation with fighting spirit. Due to the lack of detail in the counterattack situation and chance, it did not lead to the finish. I am sorry to the fans for not bringing the result. There is something I want to say to the fans. We said that we were preparing well until this game, but I think you must have been disappointed because the results and content did not follow. The current position and contents, replacement timing, tactics and strategies I admit that there were mistakes and failures on the part of the coach. I couldn’t produce results today, but I want to say that I will go back to the beginning and work hard to produce results that are better than today.”
Q. 3-middle, unbeaten numbers fight
A. “The contents of the 3 middle and possession of the ball were not bad for the first game. I will make up for the lacking parts and prepare to bring a better game while continuing to take the main and secondary options.”
Q. Disappointment with the number 9 role, the transfer market
A. “We continue to communicate with the power reinforcement room. The power reinforcement room and the scouting department are looking into solving that problem. However, various situations and interests must match.”
Q. Many effective shots against Jeonbuk
A. “Kim Bo-seop played the back space, and Hernandez came out and took possession of the ball. At the end, the details of the finish did not match. I think I need to fill in the individual and team parts.”
Q. Substitute players 안전놀이터
A. “It’s a pity that I wish Jerso had finished. It’s harder for players who go out as substitutes to manage mentally and physically than the players who usually go out, but they do well, so I can spend a tight schedule.”