Coach Lee Jung-hyo wants to go to the Asian Champions League to advance to the Korea Cup final for the first time since its foundation
Aug 27, 2025
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Gwangju FC coach Lee Jung-hyo did not smile. Gwangju advanced to the Korea Cup final for the first time since its foundation. Gwangju gave up the first goal to Lee Eui-hyung in the first half in the second leg of the semifinal of the '2025 Hana Bank Korea Cup" against Bucheon FC at Bucheon Stadium on the 27th, but Shin Chang-moo's consecutive goal in the second half led to a 2-1 come-from-behind victory. Gwangju, which won 2-0 with consecutive goals by Jung Ji-hoon and Hayes in the first round of the Korea Cup semifinals at home on the 20th, succeeded in advancing to the final with a total of 4-1 in the first and second games. Gwangju, which unfortunately failed to reach the final after being held back by Ulsan in the semifinals last season, finally won a ticket to the Korea Cup final.
Coach Lee, who went to the press conference after the game, said, `I'm glad the game ended well without any injuries. There was a lot going on. There was a hard time, but I want to praise the players for leading the first final in Gwangju history at the stadium. Many fans also came to the expedition. He seems to have squeezed even the strength he was getting wet. I'm glad the fans enjoyed watching the game."
The final team is Jeonbuk. Director Lee said, `If I say something wrong, I think Gangwon fans will criticize me a lot. No matter who it is, I reached the final, and I will prepare well and work hard no matter who I meet."
Gwangju had a difficult game in the first half. The coach was so sluggish that he had to put in Hayes. I cursed badly with my face and eyes. I didn't say it in words. I pointed out a few things and prepared for the second half. Coach Lee sat on the bench late after the end of the first half. He "I needed time to think after the first half of the game. I thought about what would motivate me for a long time, and I came out late after thinking about how to deal with it.'
Director Lee said, `I will only think about the finals. The content was insufficient. I will think about what needs to be improved.' He finally "Expectations were very high. It was high before I joined Alhilal, but I realized it realistically afterwards. It's precarious, but the players are getting through it well. I think it's going to be a tough final B"It's December 6th after the league. I got the energy to carry it to this point. I want to play in the Asian Champions League. In order to do that, we have to raise it rather than today. The players must be tired, but they have a complicated mind about the weekend match against Jeju.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
