It's our first win of the season! Ulsan HD U18 Hyundai High School won Busan MBC's national high school football for the first time in 8 years!
Mar 07, 2025
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Ulsan HDU-18 lifted the trophy by beating Seoul Jang Hoon High School 3-2 in the final of the competition held at Yangsan Stadium in Yangsan-si, Gyeongsangnam-do on the 1st. In the tournament, which involved a total of 42 teams, Ulsan reported its first win this season with all seven wins, overwhelming and absolute skills in three group qualifying matches and four finals tournament matches..
The final match against Jang Hoon High School was a blood fight. He faced a crisis by giving up the first goal in the first half, but he turned the game around with midfielder Lee Ji-woo's equalizer and come-from-behind goal. However, he allowed an equalizer through extra time in the second half, leading to extra blood. However, in the 9th minute of the first half of extra time, defender Kim Ki-joon's header cut through the net to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.
The overall performance of the tournament was overwhelming with 19 points and 6 points in all seven games. The Ulsan HDU18 team's last victory in the tournament was in 2017, marking a good start to this season by retaking the top spot for the first time in eight years. Ahead of the opening of the K-League Junior League in 2025, the first trophy on March 8 is expected to serve as a great confidence in the team. Ulsan supporters 「Cheoyong Warrior」 also joined the tournament to give support to the baby tigers who will become the future of Korean soccer as much as the professional stage. Coach Lee Seung-hyun, who won his first major championship since taking the helm of the Under-18 team, said, `I think it was the victory created by the support and interest of the club secretariat along with the enthusiasm of the players, coaches, and parents"In addition to the fans' support, the players' eyes showed their willingness and potential to do it, so I had no choice but to cheer up and guide them."," he said, expressing his appreciation. Park Kang-hyun, the captain of the U18 team and the main striker, was selected as the MVP of the tournament. Park Kang-hyun said, `We prepared so many things as a one-team team last winter, and with all our efforts, we gathered one by one and proved to be the winner.' `We will not be satisfied with the result of our first victory because there are many competitions left in the future.' "Please continue to look forward to Ulsan HDU-18 team and striker Park Kang-hyun." did not forget to ask.
Ulsan HDU-18 is focusing its training on the K-League Junior League, which opens on the 8th, and the Korea Football Association Presidential High School Championship trophy in May.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
