Jeollanam-do Minister Lee, who can draw a quasi-PO "I will win after scoring a goal." VS Busan Cho Sung-hwan who needs to win "Preemptive lost points"

Nov 21, 2024

Jeollanam-do Minister Lee, who can draw a quasi-PO 'I will win after scoring a goal.' VS Busan Cho Sung-hwan who needs to win 'Preemptive lost points'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association



Jeollanam-do Minister Lee, who can draw a quasi-PO 'I will win after scoring a goal.' VS Busan Cho Sung-hwan who needs to win 'Preemptive lost points'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
The keyword of the semi-playoff (semi-PO) match is also 'goal'.

Jeonnam, ranked fourth in the regular league, will advance to the playoffs without going to overtime if it draws according to the tournament regulations in the semi-playoff (semi-PO) match against fifth-ranked Busan at Gwangyang Football Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 21st. On the other hand, Busan, which is a challenger, must score a goal within 90 minutes of regular time to reach the playoffs. The winner of the match will play the third-place regular league, Seoul E-Land, at Mokdong Stadium on the 24th.

In a pre-press conference, the home team Jeonnam coach Lee said, `The league and the single-round confrontation are different.' `We were not prepared to draw. I asked the players to play well as it was a home game."



Against this, head coach Cho Sung-hwan of the away team Busan said, `I think the pre-emptive loss will have a great impact on the team. He has scored two or three goals and won, but it becomes difficult if he scores the first goal. You have to concentrate on that."

The advantage is probably 'You can draw'Jeonnam. Director Lee said, `Busan will step up carefully in the beginning, but his nature will appear. As both players and coaches know they have to score, they will be aggressive one day. On the contrary, I prepared to make a good situation," he stressed.



Then "The opponent will get more urgent as time goes by. I prepared to be flexible in dealing with the situation," he added.

Coach Cho said, `It can be changed to a four-back depending on the flow or situation of the game. I prepared various plans. I will put my head together on the bench with the coach and make the right decision at the right time and produce good results with the players" raised his voice.



South Jeolla Province pulled out a 4-1-4-1 formation. Placa was the top candidate for the K League 2 Young Player Award, and Yoon Jae-seok 'Ace' Valvidia and Jo Ji-hoon Kim Gun-oh were the second candidates. Choi Won-chul defended the third term, and Kim Yong-hwan, Hong Seok-hyun, and Kim Ye-sung formed a four-back. Ryu Won-woo took over the goal.

Coach Lee paid attention to Plaka's poisoning, who had been to the national team when setting up the lineup, saying, `There were injuries at the last minute. He also started because he said he was in good condition. It seemed that the use of Placa as a starter would broaden the understanding of player replacement."

Busan pulled out the card of center back Jo Woo-je, who just returned from a long-term injury. The Zowi system consists of a mobility limit and a three-top. Coach Cho said "I lack training, but I'm an experienced player. He explained the background of the surprise entry, saying, "He had a strong will and was not in a bad condition.'

Mrafah, Peshin and Yuhei set up a three-top, while Kang Ji-hoon, Lim Min-hyuk, Ramas, and Kim Ryun-sung formed the midfielders. Ku Sang-min wore goalkeeper gloves. Coach Lee cautioned that `Busan has unexpectedly set up the best starting as all the injured are back.'

The two teams dramatically won the semi-playoff ticket in the final round of the regular league. Director Lee has worked hard for a year to come to this position. I will do my best to keep the festival going." Coach Cho said, `There is no difference in attitude and attitude toward the remaining fight, promotion fight, or game. In a way, this is a happier concern. If this situation had not been prepared, it would not have been possible to give fans expectations. I will play with a positive mindset that I can do it now."



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