Director Kim Do-kyun of E-Land, who led the 'Changdan's second PO row'"If you supplement it a little more, it's worth playing with the K League 1 team"
Nov 03, 2024
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That was the smile of Seoul E-Land coach Kim Do-kyun. E-Land has secured its second playoff spot. E-Land won 3-0 in the 38th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024' against Gyeongnam FC at Changwon Football Center on the 3rd with Kim Shin-jin, who scored his first goal after E-Land's loan transfer, and Byun Kyung-joon, who scored one goal and two assists. E-Land, which won two consecutive games and added three points, jumped to second place with 58 points, beating Asan, South Chungcheong Province (57 points).
E-Land confirmed at least third place regardless of the outcome of the remaining one game, as well as qualifying for the playoffs. It is the first time in 10 years that E-Land has reached the playoffs since 2015, the first season of its foundation. E-Land, which celebrated its 10th anniversary, achieved its primary goal by successfully advancing to the targeted flea-off. E-Land ranked at least third, becoming the highest since its foundation. E-Land's 17 wins this season are tied with the club's most wins recorded in 2016.
Coach Kim said in a press conference after the game, `I'm happy to win. He looked heavy in the first half, but he scored and revived the atmosphere starting from the replacement in the second half. I'm glad to hear that. We have the last home game left, and we will prepare to finish second by producing good results in the last home game as well."
Coach Kim, who came to E-Land this season, led his team to the playoffs. Manager Kim said, "It's because all the members' efforts to advance to the playoffs came together. He even made the playoffs. Coming to E-Land, I've been thinking about hope and change for this team. I also think that overall, it shows change and hope. There is a lot to be desired. I think we need to reinforce and prepare a little more."
Byun Kyung-joon showed his best performance on the day. Coach Kim said, `In fact, the first half didn't show much performance. The opponent must have been tired and it must have been hard for him, but he wanted to overcome it, so he made an attack point. He put Byun Kyung-joon in the second half and put him in the first half from the last game, but he is competitive. I think I can grow into a big player if I only supplement the details.'
Another harvest of E-Land on the day was Bruno Silva's return goal and Kim Shin-jin's debut goal. Coach Kim said, "Bruno Silva took a long break due to injury, and Lee's strengths are clear. He went in and replaced it to break down the defense, but he showed enough. It was physically difficult, so I replaced it. I think I should prepare for the rest of the week and show my physical complement. Kim Shin-jin entered the summer transfer market and devoted himself. I've always prepared. I want to praise him for showing his decisive ability today, and congratulations to Kim Shin-jin as well."
E-Land's eyes are on the playoffs. Coach Kim has experienced a promotion playoff when he was at Suwon FC. Coach Kim said, `There is a difference in the quality and technical aspects of each player. I think the current atmosphere or flow has a lot of influence on the game. With the atmosphere continuing to improve at the end of the second half, it cautiously makes us think that there is a possibility if we play with the lower-ranked team in the first division. If you prepare a little more physical and technical parts, I think it's possible enough.'
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