Martha is back in Daejeon and she's risking her life to stay
Jul 08, 2024
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The goal has changed from 'advancement' to 'remain', but 'romantic football' continues. Martha (29, Daejeon Hana Citizen), a Japanese striker loved by Daejeon fans, is back. Martha stepped on the ground in the 22nd minute of the second half in the 21st round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' against Jeonbuk Hyundai at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 7th. It has been six months since he left for Jubilo Iwata in the Japanese J-League after his contract expired earlier this year.
When Martha's name was introduced, the Daejeon World Cup Stadium was filled with enthusiastic shouts. The Martha effect was immediate. Martha, who led the attack with sharp movements, helped Kim Joon-beom's golden equalizer in the extra time of the second half when he was dragged 1-2.
Daejeon, which reported an offensive point in its return match, added one valuable point in the 'lowest' battle against Jeonbuk 'Somehow's destruction'. Daejeon remained in 11th place with 19 points. Jeonbuk (17 points) remained in last place.
Martha, who returned through the summer transfer market, was listed in the entry for the first time on the day. Martha was a match-winner for the relegation battle. Hwang Sun-hong, who took the helm following manager Lee Min-sung, requested Martha's transfer as soon as he took office. The club, which knew Martha's influence inside and outside the stadium, was also in communication for a while. Martha, who was struggling to stay in Japan and challenge Korea, eventually chose her former team in crisis.
Martha said "The friendly match gave more attention than the other teams. That's the decisive reason why I chose to go to Daejeon." Then "I was also worried about the treatment of the injury. I was also grateful that Daejeon understood this part and reassured me to solve it together."
Martha, who played her first game since returning, looked thrilled. "I felt that it was a good stadium, good fans as well," he laughed. Of course, my condition was not good. He added "I'm still not good enough. It's only 50 to 60 percent. Full time is not easy yet."
Now that you know your condition, it's a sprint. Martha is a player who never gives up playing even when his rib is broken. Martha said "The new coach is trying to lead the entire players. We are also continuing to do the details through the meeting. I don't think it's bad.'"I'm falling now. The determination that I have to pull it up..."
Martha, who wrote her first professional hat-trick in October 2021, said "I bet my promotion, that, my lifeThe Korean interview touched the hearts of fans. Martha's interview woke up Daejeon, which eventually succeeded in its dream promotion in 2022. The goal changed, but Martha's strong determination remained. Martha, who has not forgotten Korean yet, answered "Yes" without hesitation when asked "Are you going to risk your life for the rest?" This is why Martha returned to Daejeon.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
