"A really good player...There's something that's lacking. "...Director Kim Ki-dong's performance as a 'newcomer born in 2006' Kang Joo-hyuk is expected to help him grow as a director

Jul 27, 2024

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"He's a really good player of the same age." However, there are still some parts that are lacking"

Seoul won 1-0 in the 25th round of Hana Bank K League 1 2024 against Incheon at Incheon Football Stadium on the 27th.

Seoul continued its frustrating trend with 0-0 until the first half, but rookie Kang Joo-hyuk, who was born in 2006, put in at the beginning of the second half, pierced his blood. Kang Joo-hyuk received a pass from Ilyuchenko in the second minute of the second half and his left foot shot in front of the Incheon penalty box arc stabbed the corner of the Incheon goal, and Seoul, which kept the score until the end of the game, laughed once again in the Gyeongin Derby. Seoul had a clear advantage over Incheon with two wins and one draw in three Gyeongin derbies this season. Seoul (36 points), which added three points, narrowed the gap with fifth-place Suwon FC (41 points) to five points, while maintaining the gap with seventh-place Gwangju at two points.

Coach Kim Ki-dong said in a press conference after the game, `One game, one game is important, but it was a crisis and an important game ahead of the break. The players were also aware of this. I thought it was a one-goal match, and I won by one goal. The factor that allowed them to win is the support of the fans who can cheer up until the end. I thought it was a home. I think I'm on the right track with today's game."

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As for Kang Joo-hyuk, who scored the winning goal, "He's a really good player of his age. However, there are still many shortcomings. You have to compliment them, but you have to tell them what you lack. I will help as a coach to help me grow. It is as important to recover as to run a lot. After scoring, there was a lack of fighting or moving. It's the part that comes out because I'm still a rookie. I think if you refine this part, you will get a better appearance.', he said, referring to both praise and improvements.

He also strengthened his will to show better performance after the break. Coach Kim said, `I wanted to hold out today's game. It was an important game, and I got off in the second half because I wanted to win. When the players come back, we will try to move systematically and play as much as we can. If you look at Gangwon, the players are excited. We will try to show that as well,' he said, renewing his commitment to further improve his performance.

As for reinforcing the players, "It's good to have a lot of players" "However, I need time to get the performance I want. I need to take time to make the game in the position I want"In case of Lingard's injury, Lingard makes room. It also acts as a link. There is a frustrating part because there is no such thing, but there is an important point in the game that we have to win together today. need a variety of appearances," he said, stressing that he should be able to win without Lingard.

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