The much-needed Gimpo-Gyeongnam clash in August, what do you need? 'Desperate and First Goal'

Aug 11, 2024

The much-needed Gimpo-Gyeongnam clash in August, what do you need? 'Desperate and First Goal'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
The much-needed Gimpo-Gyeongnam clash in August, what do you need? 'Desperate and First Goal'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
In the K-League match in 'Steamer Heat', desperation and physical strength are more important than tactics and techniques, Kimpo coach Ko Jung-woon and Gyeongnam coach Park Dong-hyuk agreed.

Coach Ko said in a pre-interview with Gyeongnam at Gimpo Salter Football Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 11th 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024'26th round, `What tactics and techniques do we need in this heat unless it's Lionel Messi. It's important which team plays more and is more willing. Look at Daejeon, Gwangju, and Ansan yesterday. You won't be able to play with desperation in every game, but I can't deny that's more important."

Gimpo has not won in the last seven consecutive games. The ranking of the team, which was rushing to third place in the promotion playoff, fell to ninth place (31 points). Coach Ko said, `I usually don't talk about the performance because I'm afraid that the players will be burdened. But yesterday 'Today's game is really important. Think of it as the last game, and ask for responsibility," he stressed.

Coach Park also said, `Desperate and physical strength can be the most important. Yesterday, I watched a few games and saw the players having a hard time because of the hot weather. That's what we can do"I think the players will have that kind of heart (desperation) and overcome it because we are in a difficult situation right now."

Gyeongnam, which has not won in the last three games, is ranked 12th with 22 points. Coach Park, who is having a hard time taking the helm of Gyeongnam this year, said, `August seems to be important. If we build up the number of wins we aim for, we can open the way for a reversal of mood in September. So I have to catch today's game and win back-to-back games."

Coach Park set up a midfield team with Dongjin Park Lee Jong-eon in front of Fonseca and Welsh Lee Min-hyuk and Lee Kang-hee. Woo Joo-sung Han Yong-soo, Kim Hyung-jin and Kim Jin-rae will take charge of the four-back, and Ko Dong-min will wear goalkeeper gloves. Coach Park said he plans to send Aravulli and Saraiva in the second half.

Coach Koh pulled out Plana and Luis Two-Top. Compared to the last game, we tried to change the midfield. Seo Jae-min Choi Jae-hoon Jung Kang-min Kim Joon-hyung Lim Do-hoon was put in. Chapman Lee Yong-hyuk and Park Kyung-rok set up a three-back and left the goal to Lee Sang-wook. Coach Ko expressed deep regret over the current situation of center back Kim Min-ho, who reveals physical problems in the summer, and the absence of a backup striker.

The two coaches emphasized the importance of the first goal. Coach Koh said, `If we allow the first goal, we will lose about 80 to 90 percent.' Coach Park also said, "When we scored the first goal, the atmosphere would changecame to mind that " In the first face-off in May, Gimpo won 3-1 away from Changwon.



yoonjinman@sportschosun.com