Coach Lee Jung-hyo was very determined to win. It will not be easy for him to say how he felt in the first half
Jun 18, 2025
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Gwangju won 1-0 in the 19th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' against Jeju SK at the Jeju World Cup Stadium on the 18th. With this victory, Gwangju (27 points) has risen to sixth place. He also ended his slump, which had only two draws and two losses in the previous four games.
Both teams did not attack in the first half. Throughout the first half, the two teams have one effective shot each. It created few threatening attack opportunities. Gwangju's Lee Kang-hyun's shot hit the net in the 14th minute of the first half, but it was most regrettable that it was canceled due to Hayes' handball foul just before. Jeju shook its head in the 21st minute of the first half when Kim Joon-ha's shot from the opportunity in the box was blocked by Noh Hee-dong's good defense. The first score was scored in the first minute of the second half. Noh Hee-dong's goal kick was delivered to the front as it was, and Jung Ji-hoon, who caught the ball from the left, broke into the Jeju box. Jung Ji-hoon calmly aimed for the Jeju goal, and the ball hit the post and headed into the goal. The flow changed as the exit variable exploded. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Lee Kang-hyun, who had already been warned, tried to make a dangerous tackle on Lee Jeol-ro, and he was sent off due to accumulated warnings. However, Gwangju won by keeping the gap after one goal until the end.
Gwangju coach Lee Jung-hyo said in a press conference after the game, `It was a difficult away game, but I think the players were very willing to win. While practicing this week, the players were a little different. I think I poured everything out of the stadium today. I want to congratulate Jung Ji-hoon, who is in his third year. The score was more brilliant because the players did well until the end. Noh Hee-dong's good defense also gave the players more strength and held on well. The fans who supported us also worked hard."
Regarding Lee Kang-hyun's exit in the second half, "I thought it would be harder if I went defensive." I thought it was a better option to go aggressive without replacing Asani, Hayes, and the afternoon star, so I dragged it boldly. Jin Si-woo was also replaced at the last minute to check the opponent's long ball. I'm sure you're sorry I think they will cheer harder because they will take the next game off."
As for finishing the first half with 19 rounds, "I don't think it will be easy for us in the future." I'm watching other teams recruitment while watching the news, and I'm very jealous. However, he has done well in the first half, and as a team, the only way is to train systematically and tactically. I think we have no choice but to develop the players who are preparing well."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
