Director Kim Pan-gon's smile after crossing the 'Gwangju jinx'"Yago, I thought he would give me one on this day"
Aug 25, 2024
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That was the smile of Ulsan HD coach Kim Pan-gon. Ulsan has completely washed away the Gwangju FC jinx. Ulsan beat Gwangju 1-0 with Yago's winning goal in the 41st minute of the second half in the 28th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' held at Gwangju Football Stadium on the 25th. With the victory, Ulsan jumped to second place with 48 points, beating Gimcheon and Seoul. Coach Kim said in a press conference after the game, `As in the last game, our players controlled well in Gwangju, which has the best offensive development in the K-League. Today was a more mentally pressured game than physically, and I think overcoming this crisis is proof that you still have the power to compete for the championship. I'm proud, and I think I have the know-how to win. I'm happy to compete for the championship until the end."
On this day, Ulsan played with strong pressure unlike before. Director Kim intended " I wanted to give it a tough feeling. There is still a lack of areas that dominate the game and create chances on their own through active offensive deployment, but they will develop. He wants to develop these three things: scoring points while playing leading defense to prevent his opponent from playing his own soccer, scoring points from set pieces. The first time I've spoken here, aggressive defense can excite the crowd and entertain the crowd. We intend to continue our offensive defense."
Yago has scored in two consecutive games since the last Korea Cup. Coach Kim thought the Yago should explode. So I was more considerate of time. I think it's good to let them out first. I scored in the last game, and I thought I would do one on this day. I think there will be good synergy if I compete well with Joo Min-gyu."
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
