'2 consecutive points → Generation change spearhead'Oh Hyun-kyu'"There is no age as soon as you run with the Taegeuk mark."
Oct 16, 2024
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Oh Hyun-kyu (Henk), who scored in two consecutive games, expressed his lackluster aspiration.
The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, beat Iraq 3-2 in the fourth Group B match of the 2026 North-China World Cup Asia 3 qualifying round at Yongin Mir Stadium in Gyeonggi Province on the 15th. South Korea finished the first half with a 1-0 lead. In the second half, he gave Iraq an equalizer, but he won by scoring two goals in a row. South Korea has maintained its No. 1 position in Group B with three wins and one draw (10 points).
Oh Hyun-kyu re-elected to the A national team for the first time in about eight months. That's how desperate I was. I was looking for an opportunity to search for a chance, and I didn't miss that chance. Oh Hyun-kyu was substituted in the 6th minute of the second half in Jordan's away game on the 10th and exploded his debut goal in the 23rd minute of the second half. In the match against Iraq, he also scored the winning goal in the 14th minute of the second half and 29th minute of the second half.
After the game, Oh Hyun-kyu said, "I'm really happy to win both consecutive games. I think we were able to win by being a team. I'm always confident when I'm preparing for the game. Opportunities come when you just play without being greedy, with the mindset that you have to empty your mind. I think that's why I had a great opportunity."
In response to the expression 'the vanguard of generational change'I'm not young either. I feel like I have to do better and better. I don't think I'm old when I play with the national flag and take responsibility. I think the best player in Korea plays. I think I should be responsible and work harder."
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▶I'm really happy to win both games. I think we were able to win by being a team.
-It's the second consecutive score.
▶I'm always confident when I'm preparing for the game. Opportunities come when you just play without being greedy, with the mindset that you have to empty your mind. I think that's why a good opportunity came.
-Didn't you want to be a starter.
▶If you are a soccer player, you have a desire to be selected. However, I think we should do our best in that role no matter what mission the director entrusts us to. I think this is how I scored for the second consecutive time.
-Are you confident in your competition with Oh Se-hoon.
▶It's really nice to see you in the national team like this. It's really nice to see you both on the training ground and outside. I'm happy just to be able to kick the ball together. (Oh)I think Se-hoon can develop further by competing well with his brother. There are obvious advantages and disadvantages to each other. If you learn that well, I think it will be a greater boost to Korea.
-Do you have a desire for generational change.
▶I'm not young either. I feel like I have to do better and better. I don't think I'm old when I play with the national flag and take responsibility. I think the best player in Korea plays. I think I should be responsible and work harder.
-Resolution to return to your team.
I think there is always competition, both in the ▶ team and here. I will overcome such a situation well and develop it so that it can be a greater help to the Republic of Korea and come back with a better appearance.
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