Dan Petrescu’s Jeonbuk missed out on qualifying for the AFC Champions League after losing 1-0 at home to leaders Ulsan Hyundai in the last leg of the K League 1 (South Korea Championship).

Dan Petrescu did not get into the Asian Champions League together with Jeonbuk

The goal was scored by Seol Young-Woo in the 32nd minute.

With this result, Jeonbuk finished 4th in the playoffs and will play in the Asian Champions League 2, the second most important competition on the continent.

“I feel sorry for the fans that we couldn’t win. It was a tough match. Ulsan dominated the first half, with Hong Jung-ho injured.

We were not given a penalty. Too bad I couldn’t find a solution. The players gave their all. We will learn from today’s defeat and achieve better results next season.

I came to Jeonbuk when they were in 7th place and the number of injuries had increased significantly. In the next season, it is important to prepare even better. I will give my best” – Dan Petrescuquoted by Chosun.com.

Dan Petrescu scored 13 wins, 6 draws and 10 losses on the bench of Chonbuk.

In the last match of this season, Jeonbuk will host Thais from Bangkok United. The match will take place on December 13 in the groups of the Asian Champions League, but Petrescu’s team cannot advance to the next round (behind the opponent by 4 points).

Final ranking of K League 1, South Korea championship

1. Ulsan Hyundai (goal difference 63-42) 76 points

2. Pohan (53-40) 64

3. Gwangju (47-35) 59

4. Jeonbuk (45-35) 57

5. Incheon (46-42) 56

6. Daegu (42-43) 53.