Lee Jung-hyo's ambition with a different scale If you invest in Gwangju FC, I will go to the Club World Cup
Jul 02, 2025
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Coach Lee said 'Investment' at a press conference after winning 1-0 in the quarterfinals of the '2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup' against Ulsan at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on the 2nd.
Coach Lee, who said in a pre-interview that `I'm greedy to win this year's Korea Cup in Gwangju's fourth year,' said after the match `I fell in the semifinals last year, but I want to go to the final this year. I think we need to prepare well to face Bucheon's strong team."
When asked if there was a specific reason why he wanted to win, he said there was no specific reason why he wanted to win. He said "This is what I felt while playing the Asian Champions League in person and watching the Club World Cup. It doesn't matter if the player is good or bad. I want to make use of Gwangju's status. be financially difficult as a civic teamHowever, if we produce results, we will not be treated as a nuisance even in Gwangju City, and a good company (which can be acquired by the company)." "Seeing people's taxpayers' money coming out, I think they'll give us a good look if we make a good result and go to the Champions League." This year is the year of visiting Gwangju City, and if Gwangju FC makes a good result, many fans will come to Gwangju Stadium. If Gwangju citizens come to the stadium a lot and receive good energy, wouldn't they be happy in living?" he said, stressing that he really wants to win for the citizens.
Then "If you invest in director Lee Jung-hyo in Gwangju, the promotional effect is likely to come out well." If it is invested, I think it is possible to even the Club World Cup. Please make an investment."
Gwangju gave up the lead to the opponent in the early and mid-first half, but gained a numerical advantage in the 43rd minute of the first half with Ulsan center back Kim Young-kwon's cumulative warning exit. Gwangju, which continued to drive, scored a header from Cho Sung-kwon in a set piece situation in the 30th minute of the second half.
Lee said "The players worked hard despite the difficulties. I took a good chance and gave the players credit for the victory. When asked what message he delivered after the opponent's exit, he asked him to think about the second half of the Anyang match. He said it would be quite difficult if he played complacently. I asked him to go forward defiantly and try to score a goal, and I think the players did it courageously."
Gwangju should be worried about 'subtraction' rather than 'subtraction' in this summer's transfer market due to financial problems. Ace Asani is currently exploring overseas transfers. Director Lee said, `I want to talk to Asani. It's not a situation where we can recruit or subtract players. We have to protect the players we have, and we will watch as much as we can. Fans are even making donations at their own expense, but it is not acceptable for Gwangju to fall."
Regarding defender Byun Jun-su, who first boarded the Hong Myung-bo, "It's a great motivation for us. It is a great vitality and great energy for our players to be selected for the national team every year. I'll try to develop another player after Byun Junsu"
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
