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Suwon FC Appoints New Head Coach Kim Eun-joong: Promising Start for K-League 1

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 20, 2023

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[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Suwon FC of the K-League 1 (1st division) of professional soccer announced a new start by appointing coach Kim Eun-joong (44) as the new head coach. Coach Kim, who was appointed as the 5th head coach of Suwon FC, expressed his candidacy by saying, “I will do my best to meet the expectations of the fans.”

Suwon FC said on the 20th, “After former coach Kim Do-gyun (46) left through voluntary resignation, we began a search for a head coach to bring about new changes, and then newly appointed coach Kim. We will quickly appoint a coaching staff to assist coach Kim. “We plan to accelerate the composition of the team for the new season,” he announced.

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Coach Kim was well known to K-League fans during his time as a player by the nickname ‘Sharp’ due to his sharp scoring ability and penetration ability as an attacker. He made his professional debut at Daejeon Citizen (now Daejeon Hana Citizen) and then played for FC Seoul, Jeju United, and Gangwon FC.

After retiring from his career as a player, Coach Kim walked the path of a leader. He started as a playing coach at his ‘parent’ Daejeon Citizen and has accumulated a variety of experiences while working as a coach for AFC Tubiz and the Korea U-23 national soccer team. Then, starting last year, he took over as coach of the South Korea under-20 (U-20) soccer team.

Coach Kim especially left a strong impression during his time as coach of the U-20 national soccer team. He led the team to the semifinals with his outstanding leadership and guidance at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Argentina in May this year. Through this, his abilities were proven by domestic public opinion.

Afterwards, Coach Kim took a short break and served as a member of the Technical Research Group (TSG) of the Korea Professional Football League. He has been consistently visiting K-League sites, analyzing each team and understanding their tactical flow. Then, this time, he took over the baton of Suwon FC. This is Coach Kim’s first time leading a professional team.

Suwon FC General Manager Choi Soon-ho said, “As confirmed in the last U-20 World Cup, Coach Kim is young, but he is a prepared leader who has steadily accumulated experience. “He may feel pressured about being the manager of his first professional team, but if he continues his clear soccer philosophy, he will definitely show good results,” he said.

Coach Kim said, “I feel a great sense of responsibility as I have been appointed as the new coach of Suwon FC,” and added, “I clearly know what my role is. “As this is a new challenge for me, I will do my best to meet the expectations of my fans,” he said, expressing his thoughts on taking office.

2023-12-20 14:38:46

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December 20, 2023 0 comments

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[동영상] Meaning of Daejeon Hana Citizen Supporters’ ‘Tongcheon Performance’

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 3, 2023

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[굿모닝충청 이종현 기자] Although it was my first time, it was a performance that I couldn’t help but be filled with memories.

This is a story about the Tongcheon performance handcrafted by the supporters ‘Daejeon Lovers’, the 12th player of Daejeon Hana Citizen (hereinafter referred to as Citizen), a local professional soccer team that succeeded in remaining after being promoted to the first division after 8 years.

While Citizen’s last game of the year was held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the afternoon of the 2nd, Daejeon Lovers showed a special performance.

In the last game against FC Seoul on this day, Daejeon Lovers opened a large bucket in the S seats, the cheering area, the moment the players entered.

In this Tongcheon, with the purple sunset and Daejeon World Cup Stadium in the background, the message ‘It’s just starting!’ Our journey towards one dream! The K-League and Asian Champions League trophies were drawn along with the phrase ‘Ale Citizen’.

It also contains the logo of Hana Financial Group, the parent company of Daejeon Lovers and Citizen.

The size was 35m wide and 10m tall, making it truly a very large stream.

Although it was my first time, it was a performance that I couldn’t help but be filled with memories. (Photo = Good Morning Chungcheong Reporter Lee Jong-hyeon)

With the player’s entrance, Daejeon Lovers lowered and fixed the curtain from the 4th floor of the stadium and sang the cheering song ‘Purple Sunset’ together.

At this moment, the second Tongcheon Stream containing the history of the region called Daejeon appeared. Daejeon Lover Bus introduced a new 1.8m train with a width of 20m. As you all know, Daejeon is the undisputed center of railroads.

Members of the Daejeon Lovers performed a performance by singing a cheering song called ‘My Train’ and moving a stream depicting a train.

This can be interpreted as meaning that Citizen will always be with you on your train ride.

Pollen in purple and green, the colors symbolizing Citizen, was also blown. This performance lasted about 10 minutes.

Daejeon Lovers Tongcheon production process. (Photo = Provided by Min Kyung-il/Good Morning Chungcheong = Reporter Lee Jong-hyun)

Daejeon Lovers purchased materials for this stream in October and painted it starting on the 26th of last month, a week before the game.

About 100 people participated in the production over 6 days. There were days when I drew from 10 a.m. to 5 a.m. the next day.

Min Kyung-il, who was in charge of the performance, said, “It was a year that we welcomed with the joy of promotion. “As we succeeded in remaining in the first division, which was our goal, we prepared a performance with the intention of starting next year together in a stadium with a purple sunset in anticipation of a new beginning,” he explained.

He continued, “Even though Daejeon Lovers members were busy with their jobs, they each took time to participate in the production of Tongcheon. He expressed his gratitude, saying, “This is all because of my love for the Daejeon area and Citizen.”

“It was difficult but rewarding. He also said, “It seems that the relationships between members became stronger during the week-long production of Tongcheon.”

Mr. Min said, “It took eight years to be promoted to the first division. “Now, I hope that my dream of lifting the golden trophy at Daejeon World Cup Stadium will come true,” he added.

Beomhyun Park, who participated in the production all week, also said, “I felt like giving up. “But I persevered while watching his colleagues,” he said, adding, “I felt a sense of accomplishment as I watched Tongcheon gradually becoming more and more complete,” and emphasized, “The time of the week was truly meaningful, and I think it will be an unforgettable memory.”

Meanwhile, 10,176 spectators attended the game on this day and enjoyed the Citizens’ last game. Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo and Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo also attended. The game was tied 2-2, and the Citizens finished the season in 8th place out of 12 teams in the first division.

Director Lee Min-seong said, “Thank you for your warm support for a year. “I was happy thanks to Daejeon Lovers,” he said, and promised, “I will prepare well to become a stronger and more competitive Citizen next year, aiming to advance to Final A (1st to 6th place) and challenge the Asian Champions.”

2023-12-03 06:51:00

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December 3, 2023 0 comments

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[GOAL 대전] Coach Lee Min-seong, who completed the first season of promotion, said, “Consistence is needed to win an ACL ticket” | Goal.com Korean

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com December 2, 2023

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[골닷컴, 대전] Reporter Lee Jeong-bin = Daejeon Hana Citizen coach Lee Min-seong looked back on the first season. Coach Lee Min-seong said that consistency is needed to advance to a higher stage next season.

Daejeon drew 2-2 in the home game of the Hana One Q K League 1 2023 Round 38 against Seoul held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 2nd. They gave up two goals to Kang Seong-jin, but Shin Sang-eun balanced the score at the end of the game and avoided defeat.

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Daejeon finished its first season after promotion in 8th place with 51 points (12 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses). This season, coach Lee Min-seong’s pursuit of aggressive football paid off in terms of retention. Coach Lee Min-seong did not stop here and set higher goals for the upcoming season.

After the game, coach Lee Min-seong said, “I am grateful that the players who had high expectations until the end did not give up and ended in a draw. Looking back on the year, it was not a satisfactory performance, but he succeeded in his first goal: staying in the country. Furthermore, my goal for next year is to secure a ticket to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL),” he said.

Regarding plans after the season, “It’s the same as other coaches, but I think I’ll be busier during the winter. There are some players who are enlisting in the military, and the situation needs to change in the players, so I think there will come a time when I have to go abroad and see for myself. “I don’t have time to rest,” he replied.

Coach Lee Min-seong, who spent one season in K-League 1 after promotion, said, “We cannot advance to the ACL if we concede too many goals. We definitely need to fix that, and we still have a lot of inexperienced players. It will get better if you correct and strengthen those points. The second season is also going through a season with ups and downs. “For an ACL ticket, consistency is the most important thing,” he reflected.

Lastly, regarding the upcoming transfer market, “I have several positions, but I can’t say what I should do right away. There are players going out and players coming in, so I think we need to carefully consider the combination. “I plan to think about it until the end,” he concluded the press conference.

2023-12-02 08:27:44

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December 2, 2023 0 comments

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[GOAL 현장리뷰] Gangwon defeats Suwon FC 2-0 and leaps to 10th place… Lee Jeong-hyeop, who showed his will to play despite an ice injury, took the lead in victory with the winning goal | Goal.com Korean

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com November 25, 2023

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[골닷컴, 강릉] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Gangwon FC smiled as they won against Suwon FC in their last home game of the season. Although there is still a possibility of ‘direct relegation’, they have risen to the highest position among the three teams in the relegation zone. The person who led the victory that day was ‘veteran striker’ Lee Jeong-hyeop, who scored the winning goal first, showing his will to play despite being saddened by an ice injury.

Gangwon won 2-0 with Lee Jeong-hyeop’s first goal and Kim Jin-ho’s additional goal in the Hana One Q K League 1 2023 Round 37 (Final B 4th round) home game against Suwon FC held at Suwon Sports Complex at 4:30 pm on the 25th.

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Gangwon, which won on this day, went on an undefeated streak (2 wins, 1 draw) in 3 games, including the last 2 wins in a row, lowering Suwon FC to 11th place (8 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses, 32 points) and 10th place (6 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses). ·Goed up one step with 33 points. Gangwon will play its final game of the season on the 2nd of next month against 12th place Suwon Samsung (32 points).

Suwon FC, who lost, was unable to get out of a long slump as they were unable to add wins in 8 consecutive games (3 draws, 5 losses), including 3 recent losses in a row. The ranking also fell one step to 11th, and faced a crisis as the points were tied with 12th place Suwon. Suwon FC will host Jeju United on the 2nd of next month to play the final game of the season.

With two games remaining, including the game against Suwon FC, Gangwon FC had no place to fall back. In order to avoid ‘direct relegation’, we had to win. The only encouraging thing is that in the previous round against Daejeon Hana Citizen (1-0 win), the atmosphere changed with a victory for the first time in 6 games.

However, Gangwon was particularly weak as their scoring power was so low that they had not scored more than 2 goals in the last 6 games, and they had only 1 win (3 draws and 8 losses) in the last 10 games against Suwon FC. Therefore, overcoming this problem was the ‘biggest key.’ If I could overcome it, I could have a chance to win and move up to 10th place.

“Today is the final. Coach Yoon Jeong-hwan, who emphasized, “We have to win today to go next,” also said, “If you look at every game, our biggest weakness is that we can’t score even when we have the chance. “I’m trying to be aggressive, but I hope we can score easily in today’s game,” he said.

He added, “The ability to decide on a goal varies depending on the players’ condition each day. No matter how much defense there is, if the conditions are good, there are cases where the shot goes exactly the way you want. “I’m waiting for that day, and I hope it’s today,” he said. “I want the players to be active in shooting.” “Overall, I am in good physical condition and motivated, so I hope I can score quickly.”

The player who granted Coach Yoon’s wish that day was ‘veteran striker’ Lee Jeong-hyeop. Lee Jeong-hyeop hit the net for Suwon FC 19 minutes after kickoff. When Kim Dae-won stabbed a pass near the penalty arc circle, Lee Jeong-hyeop, who was penetrating, fell, but flew all the way to the end and touched the ball to his toe. The ball left Lee Jeong-hyeop’s feet and was sucked into the goal past goalkeeper Dong-gun No’s outstretched arm.

After scoring, Lee Jeong-hyeop did not roar violently, but immediately put his hands together and prayed. Afterwards, he was comforted by his colleagues. According to Gangwon officials, the sad news was delivered early this morning that Lee Jeong-hyeop’s father-in-law had passed away. Nevertheless, Lee Jeong-hyeop showed his will to play that day and scored. In the end, he shed tears after receiving comfort from his colleagues.

Gangwon, who took the lead with Lee Jeong-hyeop’s first goal, continued to push and had the opportunity to score an additional goal. In the 2nd minute of added time in the first half, when Hwang Moon-ki entered the penalty box while exchanging a one-two pass with Kim Dae-won, Park Cheol-woo tugged on his uniform and fell, resulting in a penalty kick (PK). However, after a video review (VAR), the decision was overturned as an offside foul was declared in the previous situation.

Gangwon was on the defensive after that. Suwon FC faltered when they counterattacked by focusing on attack. However, they maintained their defensive concentration in the penalty box and blocked Suwon FC’s attack. The goalpost was also on Gangwon’s side. In the 9th minute of the second half, Lopez’s decisive header hit the goalpost in front of the goal.

Gangwon, who blocked Suwon FC’s offensive, widened the gap with an additional goal. In the 37th minute of the second half, in a mixed situation in front of the goal, Gallego’s shot missed and was connected to Gabriel, and Kim Jin-ho pushed the pass that Gabriel gave to the side, sending it into the net. The Gangwon team was extremely happy with the score, and the coaching staff, including Coach Yoon, also smiled. Arirang rang out at Gangneung Sports Complex, and 7,307 spectators also cheered. In the end, Gangwon won 2-0.

2023-11-25 14:33:24

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November 25, 2023 0 comments

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Gangwon FC Falls Short Against FC Seoul, Maintains 11th Place

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com October 22, 2023

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[골닷컴, 상암] Reporter Kim Hyeong-joong = Gangwon FC lost to FC Seoul and failed to gain points. Thanks to Suwon Samsung losing at the same time, they maintained 11th place.

Gangwon lost 1-2 in the away game against Seoul in the 34th round of Hana One Q K League 1 2023 held at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 22nd. Gangwon, who conceded the first goal to Na Sang-ho, was unable to gain a point as Gabriel scored the equalizer, but gave up the winning goal to Ji Dong-won.

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We fought well, but unfortunately lost. Gangwon strengthened its defense and attempted a counterattack. The first half went as Gangwon intended. However, in the 8th minute of the second half, Na Sang-ho’s free kick hit Lee Ji-sol’s body and was not so lucky. Even in the second goal, Lee Gwang-yeon blocked the first shot well, but the second ball fell in front of Ji Dong-won.

Gangwon failed to gain points, but fortunately Suwon lost to Jeju United at the same time and avoided falling to last place. The point difference between Gangwon and Suwon is still 1 point.

Coach Yoon Jeong-hwan, who attended the post-game press conference, had a sad expression on his face. He said, “I prepared well for two weeks, but when I opened the lid, there were many shortcomings. I understand the fans’ anger. “I will prepare with the thought that there will be no next time,” he said.

He continued, “I train every day. Training and actual combat are different. More confident play is needed. “It’s natural that confidence has dropped because we’re in the relegation zone, but it’s important to do what we can do well,” he added.

Regarding the criticism that the players were not playing actively, they said, “As they made mistakes, they seemed to have lost confidence. As a result, the play may seem careless, but the players are doing their best. “I am well motivated,” he said.

Gangwon’s away fans demanded a conversation with coach Yoon Jeong-hwan after the game. In response, Coach Yoon Jeong-hwan spoke for a moment at the away supporters’ box. He said, “It’s okay to be angry. It is not easy to come to a difficult team and change it all at once. The team is trying hard. “I just feel sad that I couldn’t escape,” he said.

2023-10-22 07:45:56

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October 22, 2023 0 comments

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Incheon Claims Victory at Home and Aims for Final A and AFC Champions League

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com September 30, 2023

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[골닷컴, 인천] Reporter Jeongbin Lee = Coach Seong-Hwan Cho achieved a pleasant victory at home. He strengthened his resolve to calmly prepare for the upcoming competitions.

Incheon won 2-0 in the Hana One Q K League 1 2023 Round 32 home game against Suwon held at Incheon Soccer Stadium at 7 p.m. on the 30th. Mugosa and Cheon Seong-Hoon gave 3 points.

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Incheon rose to 6th place in the league with 47 points (12 wins, 11 draws, 9 losses). They beat Jeonbuk Hyundai in this round, increasing their chances of entering Final A.

After the game, Coach Seong-Hwan Cho said, “A lot of fans came during the holiday break. The players played their respective roles well. “With today’s victory, we can continue our commitment to Final A, and we will rest well and prepare to pass the group stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL),” he said.

Incheon played a scoreless game for the first time in a long time. The last time Incheon played a game without conceding a goal was on July 22 in an away game against FC Seoul. We finished the game without conceding a goal for the first time in two months.

In response, Coach Seong-Hwan Cho said, “Not only the defenders, but also the attackers, including Mugosa, participated in the defense and moved in an organized manner. “He was able to score a clean sheet thanks to his responsible defense.”

With Mugosa scoring the first goal, Cheon Seong-Hoon scored the goal. In addition to the two players, Incheon has many weapons that can attack the opponent, including Hernández, Gerso, and Kim Bo-seop. It is expected to be of great help in future competitions.

Coach Seong-Hwan Cho said, “If anyone shows good performance and brings results, a synergy effect can be created. “I think cohesion can be created because trust and confidence can be built on each other,” he said.

Regarding the fierce competition for rankings, “Each team thinks that each game is their last. We have clear goals and are highly motivated to achieve them. “Even without saying anything, the players are pulling out a win,” he said, showing satisfaction.

2023-09-30 12:43:21

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September 30, 2023 0 comments

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