It is too early for Machida Korean duo Na Sang-ho and Oh Se-hoon to return to the Lee Dong-sung national team, to give up
Nov 26, 2025
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It was the unison of Na Sang-ho (29) and Oh Se-hoon (26), the Korean duo of Machida Zelvia. Na Sang-ho and Oh Se-hoon started side by side in Game 5 of the Asian Champions League Elite (ALCE) League Stage in the 2025-2026 season against Gangwon FC at Songam Sports Town in Chuncheon on the 25th, leading the team to a 3-1 victory. Na Sang-ho played 45 minutes and Oh Se-hoon played 63 minutes on the ground, showing great performance. Na Sang-ho, who was in the second line, showed sharp movements, and Oh Se-hoon scored a net in the 39th minute of the first half.
After the game, Na Sang-ho said, "It was awkward because it was my first game in Korea as a member of an overseas team. When I played in the K League, there were some parts that were hard to explain in words compared to when I was away. But I did my best to win the team" he said. Oh Se-hoon also played well individually and as a team. I'm happy to get the result in a good atmosphere after winning the Japanese King's Cup recently."
Recently, Na Sang-ho and Oh Se-hoon have been a little behind in the best 11, and the game seems to be a turning point. Na Sang-ho said "I wanted to revitalize the team by reducing my playing time as a starter. I'm happy to win with a good game." Oh Se-hoon also said, "It was nice to be able to appeal my appearance in Korea." smiled.
There are especially many Korean players in Machida. In addition to the two players, Cha Je-hoon, a promising player born in 2006, is also available. Na Sang-ho said "I think the coach likes our Korean player again. He values the strength and fighting power unique to Korean players. "I think it's a big advantage because if there's a Korean player next to me, I can adapt quickly and communicate during the game." Then "There are fewer cases of starting together in their team, but when they are drawing or losing, me and Sehun are working together to be aggressive." It seems to be useful in that area."
The two players' eyes were also on Hong Myung-bo. Na Sang-ho played in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, called the 'Bentoo Crown Prince" However, except for the East Asian Cup recently, he has not been selected by coach Hong Myung-bo. Oh Se-hoon, who has been on the Hong Myung-bo list all the time, has also recently been pushed back from the competition. However, the two did not give up their participation in the North Korea-China World Cup. Na Sang-ho has recently shown competitiveness in the second line of the 3-4-2-1 formation, which is mainly used by the national team, and Oh Se-hoon is still showing strength at the height.
Na Sang-ho "I don't think we know until the list comes out. I want to keep trying. The goal is to continue playing as a starter in his team. Only then will the director find it. We're trying to put out good performances." Oh Se-hoon also "It hasn't been very good this season. You have to play in many games, build up offensive points, and appeal your sense of play. It's too early to give up."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
