'We got murdered': Gallifuoco breaks down after KL City's 6-0 hammering
KUALA LUMPUR: Giancarlo Gallifuoco struggled to hold back his tears after KL City's 10-man team were thrashed 6-0 by Kuching City in Wednesday’s Super League match but the Australian defender said he had never been prouder of his teammates.
KL City faced an unprecedented challenge in their Super League match against Kuching City on Wednesday night. The Australian defender Giancarlo Gallifuoco was visibly emotional after his team suffered a 6-0 defeat, losing a man to injuries and having no substitutes available. KL City took to the field with only 10 players, facing a host of issues including registration problems and a forfeit ruling against Negri Sembilan.
Despite the adversity, Gallifuoco praised his teammates' resilience and bravery. Several players were forced to perform roles unfamiliar to them in order to ensure the match could go ahead. Gallifuoco noted that his team had endured seven months without a salary and continued to train and fight through the difficult circumstances.
The central defender revealed that the team's spirit epitomized the meaning of KL City's #SampaiMatiKualaLumpur slogan, emphasizing that they had achieved the most "until death" Kuala Lumpur performance. Gallifuoco's wife, Olivia, echoed her husband's sentiments, urging supporters to focus on the team's determination and unity rather than the turmoil surrounding the club.
She emphasized that the real heroes were the players who stepped onto the field, proving that numbers mean nothing when courage and determination reign supreme.
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