Coach Hwang Sun-hong "I hope the players didn't lose their courage"

Jul 21, 2024

 Coach Hwang Sun-hong 'I hope the players didn't lose their courage'
"I hope the players don't lose their courage."

Daejeon Hana Citizen coach Hwang Sun-hong bowed his head. Daejeon scored the first goal again and cried. Daejeon lost 1-2 in the 24th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 21st. In the first minute of the first half, Daejeon, which led with Kim Joon-beom's fantastic Caesar-skick, failed to score the first goal even though it overwhelmed its opponent. In the end, he gave up a goal in the second half. Hong Yoon-sang scored an equalizer in the first minute of the second half and Lee Ho-jae scored a come-from-behind goal in the third minute of the second half. Daejeon failed to get a point even though it scored the first goal in three consecutive games. Daejeon remained at the bottom with 20 points.

Coach Hwang said in a press conference after the game, `It's a pity that the same situation is repeated. I'm sorry to the fans that I didn't win even though I did what I prepared. As the league is not over yet, I think we should try to get through the crisis. You have to change your mind. I hope the players don't lose their courage." Then "After the second run, I was blank for 2-3 minutes. You have to overcome psychologically to give a lead and then give up a run in an unexpected situation. I think the players will be able to do it."

As for Kim Hyun-wook and Martha, it is difficult to digest for 90 minutes. There is something frustrating in the second half, but the system has changed and it is unfamiliar, so we have to keep matching it." As for the change in three-top tactics "The players did a good job. He is trying to do his best to prepare for the upset loss in various changes. have a good idea. Our players should not be too pessimistic and go through this situation with courage."

Finally "The fans booed me, but I understand. That's where I'll get it. The players are working hard. If you support me with patience, I will repay you with a good appearance."



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