Kim-Po spat at Eo Jung-won Controversy over Park Tae-ha's shock exit from the round of 16 at the Korea Cup, anger should be addressed seriously
May 14, 2025
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The cause of bench clearing is the collision between Gimpo striker Jegal Jae-min and Pohang defender Eo Jung-won. The two players were sent off side by side after the match, which ended with Gimpo's 2-1 victory. The situation calmed down only after the players and staff of both teams separated the two players.
Asked about the incident at a post-match press conference, Pohang coach Park Tae-ha said, `You shouldn't thaw it like that. The winning team...," he began. "I heard the player spit in the face of Eo Jung-won. for no reason. I don't know who the player is, but I think it's an act that shouldn't be done. The team (Kimpo) will take good action, but even if they respect each other and pat each other on the shoulder and encourage the losing team players, they will sell their hats.... I think it has to be dealt with strictly."
Then "Both players were sent off. Eo Jung-won is said to be sent off because he pushed his opponent after being spit on him. If the Korea Cup continues, this issue should be addressed seriously. It's not polite to a losing team. We must point out strictly in terms of athletes' education" he said.
Gimpo coach Ko Jung-woon said, `When I heard from Pohang players, Jegal Jae-min spat. If it's true, we won't stand still,' he said, signaling internal disciplinary action. Jegal Jae-min explained the situation at the time that Eo Jung-won first stepped on Jegal Jae-min's ankle during the game and became emotional, and the target of Jegal Jae-min spit was the floor, not the opponent. Pohang and Gimpo clubs are expected to take action after clearly identifying the case.
Meanwhile, Gimpo took the lead with Ahn Chang-min's first goal in the 22nd second of the first half. In the 10th minute, Eo Jung-won scored an equalizer with a free kick, but in the 39th minute of the first half, Chapman scored a header. Gimpo, which blocked the opponent's unilateral attack in the second half without losing a point, scored a goal to advance to the quarterfinals of the Korea Cup for the second consecutive year.
After being substituted for Plana in the 34th minute of the second half of the day, Zegal Jae-min had a fierce war of nerves with Kim Dong-jin and Kang Min-joon in the opponent's free kick situation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
