Giorgi, who broke the Pohang Steelers' six consecutive losses, was selected as the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' 31st round 'Star of Stars'.
Giorgi scored an opponent's own goal in the 5th minute of the first half against Gangwon FC at Pohang Steelyard on the 22nd, and scored a dramatic winning goal just before the end of the second half to lead the team to a 2-1 victory. Thanks to Giorgi's strong performance, Pohang escaped six consecutive league losses and confirmed its advance to Final A.
Giorgi was listed as the best striker in the 31st round along with Cesinha (Daegu) and Lee Dong-kyung (Kim Chun). Midfielders were Kim Seung-seop, Kim Bong-soo (Kimcheon), Kaina, and Seo Jin-soo (Jeju). Wandelson (Pohang), Kim Gun-hee (Incheon), and Yazan (Seoul) were selected as the best defenders, and Kim Dong-joon (Jeju) was selected as the best goalkeeper.
The best match in the 31st round of the K League 1 was the match between Suwon FC and Gimcheon held at Suwon Stadium on the 21st. Gimcheon, which won 4 to 2, was also selected as the best team.
Meanwhile, Kang Jun-hyuk of Chungnam Asan won the MVP of the 31st round of the K League 2. Kang Joon-hyuk scored one goal and one assist against the Jeonnam Dragons on the 21st, making his team's 2-1 victory. The best 11 in the 31st round of the K League 2 were Kang Jun-hyuk, Denison (Asan, Chungnam), Lee Eui-hyung (Bucheon) Yago, Kim Jung-hyun (Anyang), Lee Ki-jae, Paulino, Han Ho-gang (Suwon), and Lee Woong-hee and Park Ju-won (Cheonan). The best match is Seongnam-Suwon match on the 22nd, and Suwon, which won 2-1, became the best team.
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