Director Kim Do-kyun of E-Land "Realistically, we have to aim for second place.""
Oct 30, 2024
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It was the intention of Seoul E-Land coach Kim Do-kyun. E-Land continued its faint hope of winning the upset. E-Land won 1-0 against Seongnam FC at Mokdong Stadium on the 30th with Byun Kyung-joon's winning goal in the second half in the 37th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024'. E-Land will have 55 points with the victory, and the difference between the lead FC Anyang (61 points) will be reduced to six points.
At the post-match press conference, Kim said, `I am satisfied with the victory. I won the game with a lot of effort. Thank you for producing the results, and I want to compliment the players. The players' will and passion to do it were sufficiently shown. There are only two games left in the league. It's important to bring about results."
About Byun Kyung-joon who scored the winning goal "He has grown from last year. He's showing a good side of himself. Looking at the speed, I couldn't spend much time physically, but I did my best as much as I could. If Byun Kyung-joon enters, the opposing teams feel burdened. He said, "Only the details will be improved and you will be able to show your ability."
South Chungcheong Province's Asan team, ranked second, lost. Director Kim said, `I don't know if it means much. It's important how we play the rest of the game. It won't be easy, but it's important to produce results." E-Land made changes on the second half side. Director Kim said "Park Min-seo seemed to be unable to concentrate. I thought it was dangerous because I was warned. Kim Young-wook tried to save the number of side crosses as he entered, but he succeeded to some extent. Cross from the side is where we are weak. I thought about that part when I added Kim Young-wook."
There are two games left. Coach Kim said, `There are only two games left in the league that felt like it was long. The players had a hard time playing the season. He said to do it with more passion until the end. The team down there is less motivation, but we are more motivated. Those parts are being shown. I hope you do your best for the rest of the game."
Arithmetically, all possibilities remain. Director Kim said, `Realistically, we have to aim for second place. Asan has one game left, and we have two games left. The runner-up has to aim until the end. Whatever the outcome, you have to bring in three points. I want to focus on this. I think we can play our last home game with great motivation only when we bring points from away games in Gyeongnam.
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