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2mo ago

Lingard Scores in FC Seoul Farewell as Melbourne City Earn 1-1 ACL Elite Draw

The result preserves Melbourne City's push for the East knockout places, with Jesse Lingard leaving Seoul as a free agent after two years.

Jesse Lingard scored on his final appearance for FC Seoul
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Overview

  • The former England international put Seoul ahead on 31 minutes, finishing a Choi Jun cross at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
  • Substitute Takeshi Kanamori equalised in the 74th minute to extend Melbourne City's unbeaten run in the competition to four matches.
  • The draw moved City to 10 points from six games in the East league phase, one ahead of Seoul in the race for a top-eight berth.
  • Lingard, captain on the night, confirmed his exit last week and said he will take a break over Christmas before deciding his next move.
  • The AFC Champions League Elite advances the top eight in each region to the Round of 16 in March, with later knockout rounds set for April in Saudi Arabia.