After the end of the game, unusual Benkle, even the coach's argument...What did you say in Gimcheon that day

May 29, 2025

After the end of the game, unusual Benkle, even the coach's argument...What did you say in Gimcheon that day
◇photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association



Gimcheon Sports Complex on the 28th.

FC Seoul leads Gimcheon Sangmu 1-0 in extra time in the second half. With Gimcheon Kim Bong-soo and Seoul Choi Joon competing for the ball near the goal line, referee Ko Hyung-jin was just blowing the whistle at the end of the game. But suddenly, Kim Bong-soo pushed Choi Joon roughly, and players from both teams began to flock. The referee rushed to stop it, but not only the players on the ground, but also the bench waiting players and coaching staff came out and tangled. Gimcheon coach Chung Jung-yong and Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong worked hard to stop the players, but the atmosphere did not subside. Just as the situation was almost settled, coach Chung argued with Seoul captain Jesse Lingard.

While Seoul led with Lucas' first goal in the 35th minute of the second half, Gimcheon, who went on a general offensive, seemed to follow with Seo Min-woo's equalizer in the 49th minute of the second half. However, the referee declared it outright after VAR. Prior to scoring, Gimcheon Park Chan-yong committed a pushing foul on Seoul Jung Seung-won in the process of acquiring the ball. In the resumed game, Kim Bong-soo, who won the ball that Seoul players were turning from the side, kicked Kim Bong-soo's right foot from behind as Choi Joon kicked the kick. In response, Kim Bong-soo immediately rushed to Choi Joon and led to a bench clearing situation.




It was the last minute of the game that became as intense as the emotions intensified. Choi Joon's play, who kicked his ankle from behind late with Kim Bong-soo catching the ball, was clearly rough. The referee also brought out a warning after the situation was all sorted out. However, Kim Bong-soo's response to this was not appropriate. The act of rushing while pushing the opponent's player cannot be justified with desperation.

After the end of the game, unusual Benkle, even the coach's argument...What did you say in Gimcheon that day
◇photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Coach Chung and Lingard focused on calming the excitement of the players in a collision situation. But as the situation was ending, an argument suddenly broke out in front of the bench. Coach Chung showed excitement by pointing his finger at Lingard, and Lingard responded without losing. Coach Chung Jung-yong did not disclose what he said during the collision with Lingard. Coach Kim Ki-dong responded, `I didn't hear exactly, but when the situation was settled and asked, I think there was a misunderstanding between each other. I don't think it was a big deal." However, coach Chung Jung-yong said, `If you are a quality player, you should have sportsmanship. I'm sorry about that", he expressed in a roundabout way. Then "There are a lot of emotions from the players. In many ways, there seems to be a cross between regrets,' he added.

Before he was a player, it has been rare to see the Gimcheon team, a soldier, getting excited enough to even clean the bench. Given the league ranking and recent trends, it is difficult to understand that it is simply a scene created by 'desperate for victory'. Then, what made Gimcheon players feel better. "There are players who are discharged from the military after today's game (against Seoul)It was worth inferring the answer from director Jeong Jeong-yong's words. Kim Bong-soo, who was the starting point of the collision, and Mo Jae-hyun, who played full time on the day, will be discharged from the military on the 3rd. It was the last game against Seoul as a member of Gimcheon. There must have been a great desire to finish with victory with the players who had been in the home team. However, the method was radical.




The situation will be communicated to the Korean Professional Football Federation through the supervisor report and the referee report who watched the game on the spot. It remains to be seen what judgment the federation will make in the future.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.