Incheon goalkeeper did a good job." Yokohama manager, who shook his head, acknowledged the loss
Yokohama Marinos (Japan) lost 1-2 in Group G of the 2023-2024 Asian Champions League (ACL) group match against Incheon United at Incheon Football Stadium on the 28th. Yokohama recorded 3 wins and 2 losses, turning on a red light to advance to the round of 16. The first place in the five East Asian groups (Groups F to J) in this tournament will advance to the round of 16. Three of the five teams ranked second in each group will advance to the round of 16. After the game, Muscat said, "I think I started the game very well. After losing the point, he handed over the flow. I had a hard time. The opposing goalkeeper blocked it well in the first half. To win, he tried to score a goal in the second half as well. It was good that we tried to continue our football in the second half. There is also a way to win football. If we lose, it's better to show the pursuit and lose. "I want to appreciate the part that I worked hard even in the situation of being pushed back," he said. There has been a change. Incheon came out with a very different lineup from the first game due to some player injuries. The sudden cold weather could also be a variable. Muscat said, "It didn't make much of an impact. I analyzed the recent game in Incheon. I've known how to play. I found out that I brought good results recently. It wasn't much of an impact. If you consider such factors as the weather, you are looking for an excuse. It didn't have a big impact on our will and performance. I had difficulty with the state of the lawn. This is also our responsibility. If the opposing goalkeeper had not saved, he would have scored two to three points in the first half. He is also our responsibility. We have to accept it," he said. Manager Muscat praised Incheon goalkeeper Kim Dong-hyun for his good defense. He said, "I had to persevere with the ball and find space. We also tried to get off and seize the opportunity. You have to look ahead to find the opportunity more straightforwardly. We had a good chance, but I won't say we missed it. The opposing goalkeeper did a good job. "I think it's good to play in the opponent's box," he explained.