Three wins, three goals and no loss! Natural enemy to catch master Lee Jung-hyo, novice director Jeong Kyung-ho of Gangwon
Aug 24, 2025
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Gangwon won 1-0 in the 27th round of Gwangju FC's 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' held at Gwangju World Cup Stadium on the 23rd. In the 20th minute of the first half, Lee Ji-ho finished the cross that Kang Jun-hyuk put up from the right with a header. Gangwon, which enjoyed a numerical advantage as Gwangju defender Jin Si-woo was sent off in the 31st minute of the first half due to accumulated warnings, defeated the opponent's resistance and won three pleasant points.
With this victory, Gangwon won all the regular round matches against Gwangju this season. Gangwon, which won 1-0 in both of the previous two showdowns, also won 1-0 on the same day. The perfect content of winning all three games, scoring three points and losing no points was a bonus. Chung Kyung-ho, who took over this season, completely overwhelmed Gwangju coach Lee Jung-hyo, who is the 'K-League's best master.
Coach Chung caught Gwangju with customized tactics every game. In the first match at home in April, he played high press in the first half and three-back cards in the second half. Gangwon, which attacked with a quick counterattack, showed a performance that made Choi Byung-chan's winning goal and one goal disappointing. The away game in May took into account a bad situation. Amid the shaking of the offense, he took a defensive tactic to win at least one point. Gangwon faced Gwangju's organic attack with an organic defense as well. The intention was right, and he took the victory by following the penalty at the end of the second half.
In the third confrontation, the game was decided with 'change'. Gangwon, which played the first round of the Korea Cup semifinals (1-1 draw) against Jeonbuk Hyundai in China, carried out the rotation as announced. He put forward a large number of key players. Kang Jun-hyuk, who returned, came out as a right fullback, and Lee Yoo-hyun came out as a central midfielder. It was also noticeable that Lee Ji-ho was put at the forefront instead of Lee Sang-hun. As Gwangju also played the Korea Cup, coach Chung set the pressure point on his waist rather than his high position to take advantage of the second half. It was intended to attract the opponent. In the attack, Lee Ji-ho and Kim Dae-won saw an opportunity with organic position changes. In the end, the first and final goal was also made by Lee Ji-ho moving to the center.
Director Chung is a senior and junior who received P-level license training with Director Lee. Chung expressed his respect for Lee from the past. Manager Lee is a 'strategist' recognized in the K-League. Strong teams are also burdened. Chung called Lee a "role model" who is making progress with similar philosophy and game models. Coach Jung always took a step back, saying, `While director Lee is performing well, I am a novice coach.' However, every time I faced director Lee, my will grew. Director Chung is making sure that he is positioned as a strategist, a strategist, and a tactician in his first year in office.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
