Kim Ki-dong, Hwang Hyun-soo Showed Confidence

The Winning Goal on his Return From Injury! Kim Ki-dong, “Hwang Hyun-soo Showed Confidence”

FC Seoul wins 1-0 against E-Land in Korea Cup Seoul derby with Hwang Hyun-soo's winning goal.

“Hyeonsu showed confidence.

I think he will do well in the future."

FC Seoul center back Hwang Hyun-soo repaid coach Kim Ki-dong's faith and led the team to victory in the Seoul derby. 파워볼사이트

Seoul won 1-0 over Seoul E-Land in the 3rd round away game of the 2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup held at Mokdong Stadium in Seoul on the 17th.

Seoul lost its first-ever Seoul derby against E-Land three years ago, crushing its pride.

Then and now, Seoul competes in K League 1 and E-Land competes in K League 2 (Second Division).

Seoul needed a win today not only to restore their pride but also to win the Korea Cup.

It was not an easy game.

After blocking E-Land's attack well in the early stages, Seoul took the lead, but they rarely scored.

Then, in the 18th minute of the second half, Hwang Hyun-soo scored the winning goal with a high-RBI header following Han Seung-gyu's corner kick.

In fact, Hwang Hyun-soo's sortie that day was unknown.

Hwang Hyun-soo was unable to complete the first training camp due to various reasons, and only played in a few practice games in the second training camp.

After the league opened, he was out of the lineup for three weeks due to a calf injury.

Coach Kim said at a press conference after the game, "I had a lot of concerns.

When I talked to Hyunsoo, I asked, 'Is it okay for me to play in the game?

It's a place to show off to the fans (for the first time in the season), so what if I'm not in shape?'

“I said that, and Hyun-soo showed confidence,” he said, explaining the reason for selecting him as a starter.

On this day, Hwang Hyun-soo not only scored but also played a big role in defense, contributing to holding the E-Land attackers scoreless.

Seoul's center back Kim Joo-seong, who played a key role last season, is injured.

Coach Kim alleviated his worries about Kim Joo-seong's absence thanks to Hwang Hyun-soo's performance that day.

Coach Kim said, “Hwang Hyun-soo has shown his previous skills, so I think he will do well in the rotation until Joo-seong returns.”

Meanwhile, E-Land's coach Kim Do-gyun, who recorded no wins in six official games as of today, said, "The players have changed a lot this season.

We will prepare positively for the future.

There is no feeling that the team atmosphere is bad yet," and "The part of creating goal chances is tremendous."

“I think it’s getting better, we’re just not scoring goals.”