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It finally exploded.
'High Winger' Yang Min-hyuk (Portsmouth) made his Portsmouth debut goal. Yang Min-hyuk started in the eighth round of the English Professional Football Championship (second division) home game against Watford in the 2025-2026 season at Pratton Park in Portsmouth, England, on the 2nd (Korea time) and scored a thunderous first goal in the 5th minute of the first half. From the right touch line, Portsmouth's throw-in flowed to Yang Min-hyuk, who was located in the penalty area. Yang Min-hyuk shook the net in the opposite corner with a powerful right-footed volley shot.
It is Yang Min-hyuk's first goal of this season and his first offensive point. Yang Min-hyuk left Tottenham for Portsmouth on loan ahead of this season. He made his unofficial debut for Tottenham in the pre-season this summer, but there was no place for him. Yang Min-hyuk, who scored two goals and one assist on loan to the Queens Park Rangers (QPR) last season, once again proved on the championship stage. Portsmouth manager John Musinho recalled watching QPR's performance live in a 4-0 win over Derby County`"We think Yang Min-hyuk is a real prospect and we know Tottenham appreciate him. This lease is an important step in his growth process. His direct way of playing could be of great help to us."
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However, it did not meet expectations. Yang Min-hyuk, who made his debut as a substitute in the first round against Oxford, started in the first round of the Football League Cup (EFL Cup) home game against Reading and played full time. He failed to show any significant appearance and received harsh criticism from the local media. There was even a story saying, "Go back to Tottenham." Yang Min-hyuk eventually missed the next game. He got a chance to start in a long time against Ipswich on the 27th of last month, but he showed the worst performance to receive the lowest rating in the team. In particular, it was regrettable that he missed a one-on-one chance with the goalkeeper. Coach Musinho also expressed regret, saying, `We lack decisive sharpness in front of the goal.'
Yang Min-hyuk in crisis finally succeeded in turning the tables. Yang Min-hyuk played on the ground for 63 minutes until he was replaced by Harvey Blayer in the 18th minute of the second half. According to Footmob, he recorded four shots, two shots on target, one dribble, one long pass, and three ground races. Footmob gave Yang Min-hyuk the highest rating in the team, 7.6.
The Portsmouth area was also well received. England 'The News' gave Yang an eight-point rating and named him the man of the match. The media reported that `Yang Min-hyuk made a strong impression by excitingly unfolding his career in Portsmouth. The first half was full of energy and positivity. This performance gave young Yang Min-hyuk the necessary boost to his confidence.
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Yang Min-hyuk was recently listed on the Saudi away list announced by U-23 national team coach Lee Min-sung. Unfortunately, it was not included in the Hong Myung-bo, but it is an important away game for Yang Min-hyuk, who is aiming to participate in the Asian Games. As there are many European divinity such as Bae Joon-ho (Stoke City), Kim Min-soo (Andora), and Lee Hyun-joo (Aroka), he should show his ability. Under such circumstances, the debut goal is expected to be a great boost.
Portsmouth, which was leading 1-0 with Yang Min-hyuk's first goal, gave up an equalizer to Imran Luja shortly after the start of the second half. He then gave Rocco Bata a come-from-behind goal in the 11th minute of the second half, but Adrian Segecic scored an equalizer in the 34th minute of the second half to draw 2-2 with the score. Portsmouth ranked 17th out of 24 teams in the championship with 9 points (3-3).
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
