"It was a really intense match."
Jeonbuk Hyundai and FC Seoul recorded a 1-1 draw in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 20 match held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 21st. With this draw, Jeonbuk solidified its position at the top with 12 wins, 6 draws, and 2 losses for a total of 42 points. In particular, Jeonbuk continued its unbeaten streak of 16 matches, showcasing a stable performance.
Jeonbuk manager Gus Poyet said, "First of all, I want to thank the Jeonbuk and Seoul fans who came to the stadium despite the bad weather. I also want to thank the organization that managed the grass well," adding, "We were a slightly better team than Seoul. If a winning team were to be decided, it would have been us. Of course, it was a really intense match. Although we missed a crucial chance at the end of the match, I am really happy that we continued our unbeaten streak."
He noted, "We have reached 42 points, matching our points from last season. It was definitely not a bad result."
On this day, Jeonbuk matched the team's unbeaten streak record. Poyet stated, "I want to create a record with one more unbeaten match," and added, "Confidence can sound like an excuse in football. However, I tell my players that if they maintain the basics, they can have confidence. If they play with confidence, they start with half the match won. We are on a good run, so the result was not bad."
Poyet explained, "Both Seoul and we were not quick in our build-up play. It’s not personally my preference, but looking at the team as a whole, the stamina of the players has declined. We need to resolve that issue well."
Regarding the newly acquired Chumasi, he said, "The weather was not good. We had tough training for about 2 to 3 days. I am explaining our play to the player. I am helping the player adapt, but it seems like I am overwhelming him with too much information. We need to resolve that. It's his debut match, but he showed good performance."
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