Korea's next-generation ace survived the worst crisisan unprecedented operation to escape the third division of relegation

Mar 13, 2025

Korea's next-generation ace survived the worst crisisan unprecedented operation to escape the third division of relegation
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Bae Jun-ho is doing everything in his power to save Stoke City from relegation.

Stoke won 1-0 in the 37th round of the English Championship (second division) in the 2024-2025 season against Blackburn Rovers at Bet365 Stadium in Stoke, England, at 5 a.m. on the 13th (Korea time). With the win, Stoke has 39 points and raised the ranking to 19th.

Stoke failed to bring in a point in the league game against Coventry City on the 8th, allowing a theatrical run. Bae Jun-ho did not have any fault in the last run, but Bae Jun-ho must have felt a greater sense of defeat than usual as he lost a point while Bae Jun-ho was defending.




Stoke, whose gap with the relegation zone has narrowed even further, really needed a win. Against Blackburn, who wants to enter the promotion playoff spot, Bae Joon-ho started again. Bae Jun-ho scored the winning goal to lead his team to victory.

Korea's next-generation ace survived the worst crisisan unprecedented operation to escape the third division of relegation
사진=스토크
In the 19th minute of the first half, Blackburn attempted a conversion pass from the back to Bae Joon-ho's side. Bae Joon-ho, who predicted this in time, intercepted the pass. Bae Joon-ho went straight to the penalty box and gave it to Lewis Baker, who went back. Baker's cross was deflected and headed for Ali al-Hamadi, who concentrated and pushed it in.

It was a valuable first goal made from Bae Joon-ho's excellent soccer intelligence and altruism. Stoke has been losing points almost every game recently, but he won three valuable points by putting up a solid defense on the day. The ranking also rose to 19th place.




Unfortunately, however, the gap did not widen as Derby County, Luton Town and Plymouth Argyle, ranked 22nd and 24th in the relegation zone, all won. There are only four points difference between Derby, ranked 22nd, and Stoke, ranked 19th.

The remaining league schedule is nine games. For nine matches, Stoke must use his evil to widen the gap with the relegation zone. The role of Stoke's ace, Bae Jun-ho, is more important than ever. Fortunately, Bae Joon-ho's condition is better than in the second half, so Stoke is reassuring.
Korea's next-generation ace survived the worst crisisan unprecedented operation to escape the third division of relegation
사진=스토크
For Bae Joon-ho, the best scenario is to get Stoke out of the relegation zone and take on a new challenge after showing better performance until the end of the season. Bae Joon-ho has received attention from several clubs in the English Premier League (EPL) since the end of last season.

Bae Joon-ho will join the South Korean national team at the call of head coach Hong Myung-bo after the game against Millwall on the 15th.
Korea's next-generation ace survived the worst crisisan unprecedented operation to escape the third division of relegation
Courtesy of the Korea Football Association


This article was translated by Naver AI translator.