'Lost to Kangwon' Director Lee Jung-hyo'Comforting that there are no injuries'
Jul 07, 2024
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Gwangju lost 0-2 against Gangwon at Gangneung Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 7th, allowing one goal each from the first half and the second half in the 21st round of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024'. Gwangju, which was able to re-enter the Final A group when it won on the day, remained in eighth place. With eight wins, one draw and 12 losses and 25 points, they are two points behind sixth-ranked Seoul (27 points) and one point behind seventh-ranked Jeju (26 points).
Lee said in a pre-interview that he wanted to "quietly win points" amid a noisy soccer community over the news of Ulsan coach Hong Myung-bo's appointment to the national team.
After the game, he entered the press conference room with a different expression on his face and "It was a difficult game. I will be comforted that there are no injuries and prepare well for the next game. The players seem to be having a hard time in the humid weather. I think it's more important how to recover," he said.
Gwangju led by 11-7 shooting numbers, but failed to open Gangwon's goal. There were many mistakes, too. Director Lee "I think I was in a lot of hurry. I think the players wanted to win. I'll find a way with the players so that I can make the next game calmly."
Then "I'll keep trying the same football. It doesn't matter if you lose a point. A mistake was made while trying to play the soccer that the coach wanted. I intend to keep trying and be brave enough to challenge myself." Gwangju will play the 22nd round in Ulsan on the 10th.
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