DOHA (Qatar): Fit, focused and fresh from a scorching group stage campaign, Ulsan Hyundai FC will be chasing more of the same when they face Australia’s Melbourne Victory in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 at Education City Stadium on Sunday.
Frustrated to have narrowly missed out on domestic league and cup honours, Kim Do-hoon’s side have been untouchable in Doha, winning all five matches since arriving in the Qatari capital to register a total 16 points from six matches.
Such was their dominance of Group F that an Ulsan outfit featuring just one of the 11 players from their previous outing eased to a 4-1 win over Shanghai Shenhua on Thursday, in a match where the Chinese side were fighting to stay alive in the tournament.
Head coach Kim Do-hoon believes Ulsan Hyundai FC will advance despite the challenge Melbourne Victory will pose.
“I think the fact that Melbourne Victory qualified for the Round of 16 means they are strong enough and that they have the quality to be here. I noticed that they are very organised and rather than relying on individuals, they benefit from a strong organisation as a team,” said Kim. (Source: AFC)
