"Totally defeated" Director Cho Sung-hwan"I should have done it with sincerity, but I lacked leadership. I hope it's a lesson."

Oct 20, 2024

'Totally defeated' Director Cho Sung-hwan'I should have done it with sincerity, but I lacked leadership. I hope it's a lesson.'
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"Leader was lacking. I hope it's a lesson."

This is what Cho Sung-hwan, director of Busan I-Park, said.

Busan I'Park lost 1-4 to FC Anyang on the 20th in an away game of 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024' at Anyang Stadium. Busan (50 points) ended its unbeaten run at '8.



After the game, coach Cho thanked the fans for visiting the away game despite the cold weather. I had a hard time because I lost the first point in an important game. He should have played with composure, but the balance of offense and defense collapsed as he lost additional points. The bench, as well as the leader, was lacking. It became an excuse for a large number of runs. As much as we lost on the road, we will prepare well so that we can show good performance at home."

Busan allowed three goals in the second half alone. Coach Cho made room as he mobilized numerically to score. I think I've lost some composure. The players were also excited as problems arose not only in attack but also in defense. I think there were a lot of problems. The part that I prepared didn't come out. As Mrafah went in, he sprayed a simple long ball from the side. As we lost a lot of runs, the opponent fell down. We couldn't see what we had prepared."



Busan will face Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju on the 29th after a weekend round break. Coach Cho said, `Position and attitude lead to the outcome of the game. We were pushed back by the opponent's strong pressure from the start. If we don't break it down, we will continue to suffer. The coaching staff needs to prepare well, but I hope it will be a lesson for the players, too"I vowed.





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