Kawasaki Frontale's Defensive Lapses Cost Them Asian Champions League Title
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Kawasaki Frontale coach Shigetoshi Hasebe attributed his team's 2-0 loss to Al-Ahli in the Asian Champions League Elite final to defensive errors. The match, held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, saw Al-Ahli score through Galeno and Franck Kessie in the first half, capitalizing on Kawasaki's mistakes. Hasebe acknowledged Al-Ahli's strength but emphasized that his team's inability to prevent goals in crucial moments was the deciding factor in the game.
Key Points
Kawasaki Frontale lost 2-0 to Al-Ahli in the Asian Champions League Elite final.
Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe blamed the loss on defensive errors, particularly the mistakes leading to both goals.
Al-Ahli scored through Galeno and Franck Kessie in the first half.
Kawasaki's defensive issues were highlighted as a recurring problem throughout the finals phase in Jeddah.
Hasebe acknowledged Al-Ahli's strength but emphasized the need for his team to improve defensively.
