'National University'Cho Hyun-woo's appearance'Kim Pan-gon'is strong, MVP overwhelming'Kim Eun-joong'Expectation to make an impact with Andersson's goal'

Nov 23, 2024

'National University'Cho Hyun-woo's appearance'Kim Pan-gon'is strong, MVP overwhelming'Kim Eun-joong'Expectation to make an impact with Andersson's goal'
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium/ K League1/ Ulsan HDFC vs. Gangwon FC/ Ulsan Coach Kim Pan-gon/Photo by Kim Jung-soo



'National University'Cho Hyun-woo's appearance'Kim Pan-gon'is strong, MVP overwhelming'Kim Eun-joong'Expectation to make an impact with Andersson's goal'
Kimcheon Sports Complex/ K League1/ Gimcheon Sangmu Football Team vs Suwon FC/ Suwon Kim Eun-joong/ Photo by Kim Jeong-soo
It's the day Ulsan HD lifts the K League 1 trophy for the third consecutive year.

Ulsan will play the final match against Suwon FC at 2 p.m. on the 23rd at Munsu Football Stadium 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024'. Ulsan, which has 69 points, secured its third consecutive victory early on. A spectacular coronation will be held after the game.

Ulsan HD coach Kim Pan-gon said, "We can't just smile. The Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) against Shanghai Sanggang (China) on the 26th and the Korea Cup final against the Pohang Steelers on the 30th are waiting. The murderous schedule runs through Dec. 4. This year's journey will be concluded with ACLE with Shanghai Shenhua.




Coach Kim said before the game that day "We still have four games left. The next schedule is also important. I thought today's game was fair to give a chance to the players who were sharpening their knives. I'm looking forward to it."

In Ulsan, Kim Ji-hyun and Arabidze Kim Min-joon are located right below, with Yago at the one-top. Lee Kyu-sung and Kim Min-hyuk will play the role of bridge between offense and defense, while Shim Sang-min, Hwang Seok-ho, Kang Min-woo, and Kim Joo-hwan will breathe in the four-back. Cho Hyun-woo protects the goal.

Cho Hyun-woo, the national team's goalkeeper, returned home on the 21st after an expedition to the Middle East. It will be on stage in two days. He is nominated for K League 1 MVP and is facing Yang Min-hyuk (Gangwon) and Andersson (Suwon FC).




'National University'Cho Hyun-woo's appearance'Kim Pan-gon'is strong, MVP overwhelming'Kim Eun-joong'Expectation to make an impact with Andersson's goal'
Cho Hyun-woo defending the Ulsan goal

(Ulsan = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yong-tae = Ulsan goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo looks at the ball after punching in a match between Ulsan HD and Gangwon FC in Hana Bank K League 1 2024 at Ulsan Stadium on the 1st. 2024.11.2
'National University'Cho Hyun-woo's appearance'Kim Pan-gon'is strong, MVP overwhelming'Kim Eun-joong'Expectation to make an impact with Andersson's goal'
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium/ K League1/ Ulsan HDFC vs Suwon FC/ Suwon Andersson/ Photo by Kim Jung-soo
Director Kim said, `Hyun-woo has a strong will. 'I can't breathe' and I asked him to play as well. He knows it's an important game, too. There's nothing like that except back. a player devoted to the team." As for the possibility of winning the MVP award, he stressed that `it is fully qualified.'

As for the competition against Andersson, who will clash on the ground on the day, "Andersson is a good player, but it is not comparable. overwhelming" he expressed his special affection. Director Kim is nominated for the Best Director Award. He said "I don't have any greed for the prize. Winning is enough. I feel like I've fulfilled one of my responsibilities," he said with a smile.

Suwon FC has an opportunity to advance to the Asian stage. For sixth-ranked Suwon FC (53 points), fourth-ranked FC Seoul (55 points) and fifth-ranked Pohang (53 points), who are one goal behind in multiple points, are both within range. Once you rank fourth, you can increase your chances of advancing to the ACL.




Coach Kim said, `It wasn't an easy goal for our team to catch, but we're nearby now, and there's a possibility. It's not as easy as it is, but I expect you to play well if you do as you prepared"It's a good opportunity for us. Ulsan easily achieved its goal. We expressed confidence that challenges are motivating.

As for Andersson, the MVP candidate "Lee Seung-woo made a lot of scoring orders after his transfer. I actually put in a lot. I'm looking forward to scoring again today because I'm greedy. It can make an impact against Cho Hyun-woo, a strong candidate. I think Hyunwoo will also actively block Andersson's shot," he added.



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