Suwon FC coach Kim Eun-joong"Thank you to the players who didn't give up until the end...I want to bring the results of the away game in Seoul"
Sep 21, 2024
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Suwon FC manager Kim Eun-joong thanked the players for their struggles after losing 2-4 to Gimcheon Sangmu in the 31st round of Hana Bank's K League 1 home game on the 21st.
Suwon FC, which suffered a crushing 0-6 defeat in the previous match against Jeonbuk amid Son Joon-ho's risk, struggled with coach Chung Jung-yong's pressure tactics throughout the first half. He failed to launch a decent attack, and he fell behind 0-2 due to a series of chances against his opponent. However, in the extra time of the second half, veteran striker Ji Dong-won struggled by scoring a comeback goal with a desperate shot. Five minutes into the second half, Park Sang-hyuk's net goal following Lee Dong-kyung's cross was lost to 1-3, but the players did not give up. Immediately after head coach Kim switched his tactics to three-back, Suwon's offense was noticeably revived. As Andersson's comeback goal bursts and chases to 2-3 Castle Park "We can do it, Suwon!" There was an outpouring of shouts. Coach Kim also applauded and encouraged the players. However, Lee Dong-kyung's fourth goal in the extra time of the second half was scored, and he won his second consecutive victory following a 2-4 match against Jeonbuk.
Despite his disappointing second consecutive loss, coach Kim did not forget his gratitude to the players. "Thanks to the players for their willingness to follow without giving up until the end, even though they could have collapsed by losing points first," "I think we should fill the rest of the game with players in good condition." Lost a match that could have clinched the top split. Now the remaining regular league games are away to Seoul and Pohang. "It's a bad situation, but I didn't win against Seoul this season, so I want to bring results on the road at least" expressed his determination.
Reporter Jeon Young-ji sky4us@sportschosun.com
-a general review of the game
▶I'm sorry to the home fans that I prepared well at home, but I couldn't bring the victory unfortunately. First, it could have collapsed by losing points, but thank the players for their willingness to follow without giving up until the end. I think the way we can do the rest of the game is to fill it with players in good condition.
-The midfield and defensive balance were disappointing.
▶ Players are burdened and anxious as they lose points. I want to have confidence in that part. If you don't win the one-on-one defense against your opponent, you can't overpower it in a number fight. I want to be more confident.
-How about the remaining two games?
▶ Somehow, it's an expedition to Seoul and Pohang. It was a home game, but for some reason, it was pushed to the away game. It's a bad situation, but I want to bring results on the road at least because I didn't win against Seoul this season.
-After switching to a three-back in the second half, the performance was revived. What kind of strategy was it.
▶It was difficult to cope with that because the opponent (Lee) Dong-kyung or the players had aggressive abilities. In the early hours (Kang) Sang-yoon came out injured and changed the atmosphere through a change. It seems to have been done well as the opponent's response became comfortable and the attack gained weight. In the future, I will consider what parts can be done more effectively in this area. Since there are not many defensive resources, I will make the best use of them.
-How bad is Kang Sang-yoon's injury?
▶I need to check. I hope it's not a big injury. .
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