"Still Yard undefeated"... Pohang's lead! Hold Gangwon and '19 home games' without losing in a row! It's been 12 years since we tied for 6th place
Jul 10, 2024
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Pohang is invincible in Steelyard. The last defeat was 0-1 against Ulsan in the 21st round on July 8 of the 2023 season. Starting with a 4-2 victory over Jeju in the 24th round on July 16, 2023, it will be 10 wins and 9 draws in 19 games at home until the match against Gangwon on the same day. FC Seoul ranked first in the history of 22 matches (June 11, 2011 to August 8, 2012).
Pohang dominated from the data. Pohang recently had five wins and four draws against Gangwon. In addition, he was undefeated in 18 consecutive home games. However, the variable was that coach Park Tae-ha could not keep the bench as he was sent off in the last game. Head coach Kim Sung-jae stepped up as an acting coach for a day. Coach Kim Sung-jae, who met with reporters ahead of the game, said "Honestly, it's a burden. We're running unbeaten, but the coach is absent. I'm going to keep the stadium, and I think something bad might happen again." Still, I'm ready to do everything I can. Coach Kim said "I talked to (the coach) about various situations. I have a lot of scenarios. There are some areas where I have to be flexible in dealing with unexpected situations,' he said carefully.
Competition for the top ranks is extremely fierce. Before the game, there are only three points difference between first-place Gimcheon and fifth-place Suwon FC. It is said that Pohang was strong in Gangwon-do, but you must not let your guard down. Coach Kim said "Gangwon is a team that has consistently shown good preparation this year. Even if we won the last showdown, it was quite difficult. Gangwon strikers are so active and fast that we have to deal with them well."
Pohang pulled out a surprise lineup that put both main strikers Lee Ho-jae and Giorgi on the bench. Gangwon coach Yoon Jung-hwan said, `I was surprised to see the starting list. I think we're aiming for space behind us because we're putting more pressure on the front." Coach Kim Sung-jae said "It's for physical consideration. We had a squad that wouldn't fall no matter who went out. It's a flexible rotation, and there's no other big reason why." Coach Yoon Jung-hwan said, "I didn't mean to be beaten. Coach Yoon said, `We put a lot of pressure on the front, but we plan to lower the line a little this time. I can predict what kind of intentions Pohang will have, but we have to play to see it."
Coach Yoon Jung-hwan emphasized set blood. He said "The more physically difficult you are, the better you should make use of the set piece. I'm looking forward to that," he added.
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Pohang faced a variable in the 15th minute of the first half when midfielder Han Chan-hee was injured. Eo Jung-won was urgently replaced. Pohang threw a game-winning move by starting Lee Ho-jae, who had been saved, at the start of the second half.
Pohang scored the first goal in the fifth minute of the second half. He didn't miss his defense mistake in Gangwon. Gangwon fullback Hwang Moon-ki's back pass to center defender Kang Tu-ji was inaccurate. Pohang Lee Ho-jae actively pressed and stole the ball in the box. Lee Ho-jae passed to midfielder Auverdan, who was free behind him. Oberdan calmly scored a goal in a chance to face the goalkeeper.
Pohang scored a net in the 30th minute of the second half. Gangwon failed to properly clear the ball that flowed from the side cross. Pohang Yoon Min-ho took the ball after a physical fight and cut Gangwon's net with a turning shot.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
