"'Go to Seunggang PO' Director Kim Do-kyun "We prepared for Jeonbuk, we have a possibility too"
Nov 24, 2024
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It was the determination of Seoul E-Land coach Kim Do-kyun. E-Land succeeded in advancing to the playoffs for the first time since its foundation. E-Land scored consecutive goals in the second half of the playoff against the Jeonnam Dragons at Mokdong Stadium on the 24th, winning a 2-2 draw. E-Land, which was being dragged 0-2, scored a dramatic draw with coach Kim's unique offensive football. E-Land reached the playoffs in accordance with the rule that the priority team of the regular league wins in the event of a draw. E-Land ranked third in the regular league and South Jeolla Province ranked fourth. E-Land will play a playoff against Jeonbuk Hyundai, the 10th-ranked team in the K League 1.
Coach Kim, who went to the press conference after the game, said "The players did their best until the end. Anyway, I appreciate the result. I want to compliment the players. It didn't go as planned, but football always has variables. Leaders should always be prepared for unexpected situations, but sometimes they can't. I'm happy with the change after the loss. Kim Shin-jin and Baek Ji-woong, who replaced and entered, did their part. I'll prepare well for the remaining two games."
E-Land meets Jeonbuk. There are Lee Seung-woo and Lee Young-jae. Manager Kim said, `We are destined to meet each other while moving the team. There are many great players besides him. There is a possibility that you have to prepare well for the rest of the week. I don't know what will happen to the soccer game. I'll play a game that could cause an unexpected event. "I thought if I won, I would meet Jeonbuk. I kept watching Jeonbuk games. It's in my head how to play. I think there is some possibility. I think there is a possibility depending on how the first game is played at home. I'm going to do it without giving up until the end."
Moon Jung-in made a mistake on this day as well. Director Kim said "It's a skill. It should be seen as a skill. Whatever the situation, you have to do what you can. Moon Jung-in is doing well and making mistakes, so far in my opinion, there are not that many people in terms of age. I think it's a growing stage when looking at the number of games. The goalkeeper's mistake is really fatal, so I'll make a plan for Moon Jung-in to recover and be a little more confident for the rest of the week. We will make it possible to improve through various conversations."
Coach Kim made an elevation PO to stay last year, and he will do it this year to go up. Director Kim said, `The psychological pressure is greater in the first part. There was a lot of pressure on the game. I lost the first game, too. I think the players and the coaching staff will be more pressured. Those factors have an impact on the economy. The first leg at home is important. I'm thinking of a plan to see the game in the first game. I'll think about it for the rest of my time."
Kazuki responded with discontent as he left. Coach Kim said, `When players always replace and leave, there's that part. You may think the game went well, and Kazuki did not take it out because he was bad, but chose a tactical replacement. I thought of a player who can do it on the right of provision or in a high position. We talked afterwards. We have two games left, and we have to play, so we have to play well."
On this day, Baek Ji-woong's choice was successful. Director Kim said "I didn't prepare it originally. Baek Ji-woong prepared as a midfielder or a three-back center if possible, but he thought he should use Ji-woong when he thought of his power or height from above in a situation where he was unintentionally losing points. Ji-woong also played on the spot for the first time, and he did his part."
As for the moment when they were dragged to 0-2, there was enough time when they lost one goal, and I thought it was possible because the flow of the game was on our side. It was disappointing that he gave up two goals, but he made it 2-2 by scoring a fast chase goal. On the contrary, I think he was careless from the perspective of Jeonnam" he said.
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