It's your first time in the K League, right? The bitter taste of the defeat of the head coach's debut, novice directors, now the song they hope for the first step

Feb 25, 2025

Coach Cha Du-ri, Hwaseong FC Director. Photo courtesy = Korea Professional Football Federation

The K-League was not easy, either. Beginner coaches who made their debut as head coaches bowed their heads one after another.

Hwaseong FC manager Cha Du-ri played the opening game of the 『Hana Bank K League 2 2025" against Seongnam FC at Tancheon Stadium in Seongnam on the 23rd and the first game since Hwaseong's foundation. There was a great deal of interest. Coach Cha is a legend of South Korea, who played for the national team when he was active. He took his first step as a professional head coach at the helm of Mars.

It was harsh. Mars lost 0-2. Hwaseong scored Jeon Sung-jin, who was born in 2003, four minutes into the game. However, VAR declared a foul in the previous situation. In the end, the score was canceled. Mars failed to reverse the mood and lost.

South Chungcheong Asan coach Bae Sung-jae also made his debut as a professional head coach in the opening match against Seoul E-Land at Mokdong Stadium on the 23rd. Coach Bae served as the head coach of Chungnam Asan last year and was promoted to coach this year. The result was a 1-2 defeat. Chungnam Asan was dragged 0-2 by allowing the opponent to score in a row. Kim Jong-min scored at the end of the second half, but failed to overturn the victory.

Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju coach Kwon Oh-kyu also bowed his head 1-3 in the opening match against Bucheon FC on the 23rd. Kwon served as the head coach under Choi Yoon-kyum last year. After Choi stepped down, he led the team as an acting coach. He was appointed as the official head coach this season. However, he suffered a defeat in the first round.

Gyeongnam FC manager Lee Eul-yong also lost 0-2 to Incheon United. Coach Lee has experienced acting coach at FC Seoul in the past, but this is the first time he has officially taken the helm in a professional league. However, he left a regret after losing to Incheon.

Coach Bae Sung-jae, Chungnam Asan. Photo courtesy = Korea Professional Football Federation

I couldn't be full at the first drink. But the race has only just begun. Coach Cha said after the game, `It's a meaningful day for me and for the players as well. We didn't get the results we wanted, but I think it's a big day for them in their soccer life. I'll prepare well for the next game." Coach Bae also said, "It was an honor to make his K-League (coach) debut itself. I thought every moment of my leadership was for today. "I started with anticipation and excitement, but I thought I should prepare for the next game by thinking more and trying harder as I didn't go back to the plan."

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.