Jeonbuk Hyundai lost to Sydney in the first leg of the ACLT quarterfinals.

Jeonbuk was defeated 0-2 by Sydney FC (Australia) in the first leg of the 2024-2025 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League quarterfinals at Yongin Mirs Sports Stadium on the 6th.

Jeonbuk designated Compaño as the lone striker. They fielded Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Young-bin, Park Jin-seop, Kim Tae-hyun, Jeon Jin-woo, Kwon Chang-hoon, Lee Yong-jae, Han Gyeong, Song Min-kyu, and Compaño as starters.

Jeonbuk sharply penetrated the right side of the opponent's defense as the match began. Jeon Jin-woo and Kim Tae-hwan carried out aggressive attacks. In the 12th minute of the first half, Jeonbuk's Kim Tae-hwan's low cross was converted into a header shot by Jeon Jin-woo.

To gain control of the match, there was fierce fighting, and Jeonbuk also showcased an attack utilizing Compaño. Sydney displayed rough play against the tall striker Compaño. A strong physical battle unfolded in the midfield.

Sydney opened the scoring. In the 35th minute of the first half, Sydney's Klimara received a long ball from the back and scored with a surprise left-footed shot, giving them a 1-0 lead.

Jeonbuk's Song Bum-keun made consecutive saves in the 38th minute of the first half, overcoming a crisis from Sydney's surprise shots. In the 40th minute of the first half, Jeonbuk's Compaño converted a header shot from a cross that came in from the left, but it was blocked by the opposing goalkeeper.

Jeonbuk brought in Yeon Je-woon to replace center back Kim Young-bin at the start of the second half. Jeonbuk attempted a header shot from Compaño during a corner kick, striving to score.

Jeonbuk, challenging for a comeback, made player substitutions. In the 11th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk substituted Kwon Chang-hoon, Han Gyeong, and Song Min-kyu for Lee Seung-woo, Jeon Byeong-gwan, and Boateng to strengthen their attack.

Sydney netted a second goal. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Klimara's surprise right-footed shot from the arc straight ahead rattled the Jeonbuk net.

In the 31st minute of the second half, Jeonbuk substituted Kim Young-jae for Kim Jin-kyu to strengthen their midfield.

Jeonbuk moved busily to launch fast attacks. They worked to create a goal against Sydney.

Jeonbuk fought hard until the end to score, but ultimately conceded the victory.

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