Wed Dec 04 14:09:40 UTC 2024: ## Ulsan HD Captain Blames Mistakes for Crushing AFC Champions League Defeat

**Seoul, South Korea** – Ulsan Hyundai (Ulsan HD) captain Kim Young-kwon expressed disappointment following his team’s 1-3 home defeat to Shanghai Port on November 26th, a result that extends their AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) losing streak to five games. This is the worst record among East Asian teams in the competition.

Ulsan, despite dominating the K-League this season with 62 goals scored and only 40 conceded, has struggled significantly in the ACLE, managing just one goal while conceding 13 in five matches. This stark contrast in performance has left the team at the bottom of their ACLE group.

While acknowledging Ulsan’s past successes, including reaching last season’s ACLE semifinals and winning the ACL twice, Kim attributed the current slump to uncharacteristic errors. “There isn’t a massive difference in performance levels,” he stated. “Mistakes that we don’t make in the league are happening in the ACLE. These mistakes keep repeating, and we’re not getting lucky. We’re underperforming because we’re self-destructing.”

Despite the ACLE disappointment, Ulsan remains focused on the upcoming Korea Cup final against Pohang Steelers on November 30th. Kim emphasized the team’s determination to win, stating, “We have to win the Korea Cup, no matter what. It’s a chance to make history and achieve a double.” He added that every player and coaching staff member understands the significance of the match and the opportunity to secure both the league and cup titles.

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