Ulsan HD head coach Kim Pangon has singled out their clash with Mamelodi Sundowns at the FIFA Club World Cup.
The South Korean qualified for the newly revamped Club World Cup after reaching the 2023–24 AFC Champions League semi-finals.
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Uslan will open their campaign against the South African champions and the coach claims maximum points is very important ahead of their clash against Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense.
"As a team representing Korea and Asia, we’re under pressure to perform well against clubs from other continents,” Kim stated in an interview with FIFA.com.
“I believe advancing to the Round of 16 is crucial, and our first match against Mamelodi Sundowns will be key. "
"After that, it will be important to narrow the gap and pick up points against Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund.
“I believe that this format, with 32 teams competing, will attract significant global attention. It’s a great opportunity to compete against world-class teams,” Kim added.
“I’m sure that both the Koreans living in the United States and fans back home will be looking forward to seeing how Ulsan HD can do. I feel a strong sense of responsibility to acquit ourselves well."
“As Ulsan participates in the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, many Korean-Americans will have high expectations. We hope many people will come to the stadium to support us, and we will do our best to perform competitively and achieve good results so our fans can be proud."
