King of Stoke finally burst! Bae Jun-ho and Um Ji-sung scored their first goals of the season! Stoke wins 31 games over Swansea
Feb 16, 2025
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Bae Joon-ho (Stoke City) scored the first goal. Bae Joon-ho started in the 33rd round of the English Championship (second division) of the 2024-2025 season against Swansea City at Bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, England, on the 16th (Korea time) and scored the winning goal. Bae Joon-ho, who played in 37 official games (33 regular league games, 2 FA Cup games, 2 League Cup games) this season, recorded 5 assists without scoring. He finally scored on the day, relieving the burden of his mind.
The match attracted attention with the `Korean Derby' against Um Ji-sung. Um Ji-sung, who moved last summer, is playing as Swansea City's ace. The two players started on the right wing side by side. Bae Joon-ho won the decision. Bae Joon-ho scored the winning goal in the 28th minute of the second half when the score was 1-1. In the free kick situation, Million Manhoff scored the ball with a sensational right-footed direct shot in the penalty box.
It was his first late goal of the season. Bae Joon-ho scored two goals and six assists last season, his debut season. He was named the club's player of the year and even earned the nickname 'King of Stoke' from Korea. He received love calls from the Netherlands and other countries, and he also emerged as a major player in the A national team, raising stock prices. It predicted a better performance in the 2024-2025 season. Bae Joon-ho also expressed his intention to aim for more offensive points.
But it didn't go as planned. The performance was superb. Bae Joon-ho did not miss his status as an ace with a more mature play. However, frequent managerial changes have hampered him. Since Bae Joon-ho moved to Stoke City, he has already welcomed four coaches. The coach has changed this season. Bae Jun-ho had to play various positions from left wing to right winger to central attacking midfielder. As an ace, each new coach demanded a new role. As the team's situation is not good, Bae Joon-ho's unique selfless play has become stronger. Even in situations where he could hit, he handed the ball to his teammates in a better position. This is why the first goal was delayed.
Bae Joon-ho also seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief at his first goal. He said on Stoke City SNS, `I'm glad I finally scored a goal. I've always wanted to score goals for the team and the fans"He scored a goal in the end. I'll try my best to score again" expressed his feelings. Stoke City introduced Bae Joon-ho's interview with the comment 'King's Speech'. Bae Joon-ho received the highest rating of 7.7 among the two team selection resources from Sofa Score. Um Ji-sung, who was replaced out in the 44th minute of the second half, was also given a relatively high 7.0 points.
Meanwhile, Stoke City won its eighth game of the season (11 draws and 13 losses, 35 points) with the victory. It emerged as 19th place. Swansea City finished 17th with 37 points (10 wins, 7 draws and 16 losses). Stoke City, which finished without a goal in the first half, gave Josh Timman the first goal in the 16th minute of the second half. However, in the 19th minute, Bower Bourger tied the game with a header, and Bae Joon-ho turned the game around. Stoke City won 3-1 in the extra time of the second half by successfully shooting a long-range mid-range shot after seeing Lewis Baker come out as the goalkeeper.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
