Coach Lee Jung-hyo's smile "The Kawasaki match, which gained confidence in our soccer, became a turning point"
Oct 06, 2024
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It was the smile of Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo. Gwangju succeeded in sweeping the FC Seoul match. Gwangju won 3-1 with consecutive goals by Hur Yul, Lee Kun-hee and Asani in the 33rd round of the 「Hana Bank K League 1 2024」 held at Gwangju Football Stadium on the 6th. Gwangju has won all three games against Seoul this season. Gwangju, with 43 points, maintained its seventh place and moved one step closer to remaining. On the other hand, in Seoul, Lingard recovered one goal, but he suffered a bitter taste of defeat in three games.
In a press conference after the game, coach Lee said, `I went to Kawasaki away, and the players and staff were in a difficult situation. I came back to the league and broke the losing streak. After going to Japan, I felt something after the Kawasaki match. I thought that if the ground only and the environment improved, we could do well wherever we played soccer and any team we met, and we could grow up. Even though the ground situation was not good today, the results were good because the players' confidence and challenge process were good. The players worked hard. Thank you for coming and cheering for us with a lot of home fans. Lee Seung-mo was injured by the ground, but I hope it's not a big injury. I hope the grass doesn't cause injuries.'
Heo Yul and Lee Kun-hee tasted the goal. Manager Lee said, "(Heo Yul came back to the center forward after the center background and tactically gave him many options. Heo Yul also seems to have a great experience as a center background. Lee Kun-hee was also stressed out, so I hope he scores consecutively.
Lee expressed his intention to still focus on the league. "It's the K-League rather than the Asian Champions League," Lee said. That's why you should talk to the players and take the rotation without injury and without any problems physically and mentally as much as possible. Even Acham is in a position that cannot be given up. I'll make a good plan and talk about it well to get through it"I think it takes two wins to get on my own."
Gwangju has been strong in Seoul this season. Director Lee "I don't think so. The director is resourcefully outstanding. He has a lot of experience. I think it's a good coach. I think Seung-woon followed me when I met Seoul. I think I have confidence when I play against Seoul."
Coach Lee finally said, `The match against Kawasaki became a turning point. I lost confidence while playing in a stadium with a bad environment, but I was convinced that our soccer was good while playing with Kawasaki. I think it has changed positively for the league as well."
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