Back to the International Newsfeed

Wanderers' finishing delights Popovic

While Western Sydney had to hang on for their first win of the 2017 AFC Champions League, their coach was thrilled with how they took their chances

Western Sydney Wanderers coach Tony Popovic hailed his side's composure in front of goal in their 3-2 win over FC Seoul in the AFC Champions League (ACL).

The Wanderers revitalised their hopes of progressing from Group F with the victory in South Korea on Wednesday night, with Popovic's men surging to a 3-0 lead just past the hour mark and then holding on as Yun Il-lok inspired Seoul's comeback.

Scoring has been Western Sydney's problem throughout the 2016-17 A-League season - only Adelaide United have notched fewer goals in Australia's top-tier this term - but the Red-and-Black were much more clinical at Seoul World Cup Stadium.