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It's a refreshing start to the season.
National University midfielder Baek Seung-ho (28, Birmingham City) started the game properly with the aim of promoting to the English Premier League (EPL). Baek Seung-ho started as a central midfielder and played full-time in the opening match of the English Championship (second division) of the 2025-2025 season against Ipswich Town at St Andrews in Birmingham, England on the 9th (Korea time).
Baek Seung-ho, who worked with Tomoki Iwata from Japan in the midfield, showed his personal ability for 90 minutes. Baek Seung-ho, who recorded a total of 50 ball touches, had a great influence on offense and defense, including 36 pass successes, one dribble success, one key pass, four successful ground competitions, four successful aerial ball competitions, two fouls, two fouls, and one tackle.
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In the 10th minute of the second half, striker Jay Stansfield's first goal led his team 1-0 in the 31st minute of the second half, and the post-pressure play from his side drew a lot of attention there. Baek Seung-ho held the high-rising ball with a sensuous foot touch, and at the same time completely beat the opponent midfielder Connor Chaplin with a gentle turn motion, before giving it to Stansfield on the right. The scene where he broke through the pressure of his opponent with his personal tactics.
The Birmingham local magazine 'Birmingham Mail' commented 'The single touch of controlling the falling ball and peeling off the opponent was really good' The media reported 'Paik is the best soccer player. Baek Seung-ho, who played briefly in the championship two seasons ago, will be able to see his true face this season,' he said, giving Birmingham's top score of nine points, higher than Birmingham's scorer, Stansfield (8.5 points).
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| Baek Seung-ho's heat map against Ipswich. Source = Sofa Score |
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Birmingham, which was promoted to the Championship last season with an overwhelming victory in League One (division 3), unfortunately missed out on a secure victory. Five minutes into extra time in the second half, George Hirst scored an equalizer through a penalty kick to draw 1-1.
Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi, who was ambitiously recruited by Birmingham this summer, showed sharp movements until he was replaced in the 32nd minute of the second half. "Birmingham Mail" rated Furuhashi eight points, saying he missed a scoring chance, but he did a great job.
Furuhashi won the highest vote of 40.1 per cent in the Birmingham fan's man of the match vote. Baek Seung-ho was recognized for his performance with 11.7% of the vote, the fourth highest.
Birmingham will play Sheffield United at home in the first round of the EFL Cup on the 14th and then seek their first league win in the second round of the Championship against Blackburn Rovers on the 16th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
