Park Joo-ho sympathizes with fans who didn't see the penalty kick for explaining the absurd reversal goal controversy
Sep 16, 2025
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Park Ju-ho recently posted on his SNS account that "It was a great honor just to be able to be back on the iKON match stage this year.""I will never forget being able to play in the same ground with world-class players and being able to feel the passionate support of the fans. "
In this tournament, he drew attention by scoring a come-from-behind goal, but as a result, some fans responded with regret that they did not see the scheduled 'legend goalkeepers' penalty shootout'. In response, Park Joo-ho humbly accepts that there are various reactions as the fans' expectations were high"I also deeply sympathize with your regrets because I know how special it would be if the confrontation took place on the spot."
Hosted by game company Nexon, the `iKON Match' is a soccer friendly match centered on former world-class soccer players, marking the second time since last year. In the main game held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 14th, 'Shield United (defensive team)' won the title for the second consecutive year with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over 'FC Spear (striker team)'. FC Spear, who vowed to avenge last year's 1-4 defeat, took the lead with Wayne Rooney's first goal, but fell to his knees again after consecutive goals from Mycon and Park Ju-ho.
He also expressed another regret during the clarification process. "A recent post with a lot of comments was actually a photo of the scene of "The Oulim Marathon with the Blind"."I apologize because the original meaning of the meaningful event seems to have been obscured. I respectfully apologize to those who ran with the event officials."
He also left an explanation for the ceremony in the game. Park Joo-ho made a ceremony of spreading eight fingers after scoring a goal, which he said he apologized to his teammates, recalling the scene where he made a mistake of breaking only eight of the 15 Styrofoam walls in the event match on the first day of the tournament. He said "I was actually going to put my arms together, but I ended up shouting 80,000 in excitement," he said, drawing laughter.
Finally, Park Joo-ho said, "Icon matches meant more than just one game. I felt the power of soccer once again through the moment when players of various nationalities, generations, and backgrounds gathered to communicate in the language of soccer. "I was happy to play soccer, and I am still happy because of soccer. In the future, I want to share the joy and warmth that soccer can give in a humble position," he said.
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