Hyundai derby was more special for Kim Tae-hwan

For Kim Tae-hwan (35, Jeonbuk), it was a special Hyundai derby victory.

Thiago's goal and Andrigo's brace gave Jeonbuk Hyundai a 2-0 victory over Ulsan HD in the 24th round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Jeonbuk (23 points) moved up to 10th place. Ulsan (42 points) failed to add to their tally and remain in second place.

The victory was made all the more special by one player. It was Kim Tae-hwan, who joined Jeonbuk from Ulsan. After playing for Ulsan since 2015, Kim changed into the green jersey of Jeonbuk to face his hometown team.

“I'm trying to become one with the players,” he told us in the mix zone after the game. I'm trying to take care of the coach, the seniors, and my younger brothers. We're getting closer,” he said, adding that the victory was meaningful.

He was also troubled by Jeonbuk's struggles after his arrival. Kim Tae-hwan said, “It was very unexpected. I quickly accepted the reality. Each of us has something to do in our position. There are roles for seniors and young players. 온라인카지노사이트 I thought that if we were straightforward, the younger players would see it and follow it, so I showed a lot of physical care and concentration. We tried to show it through actions rather than words.”

As a national team defender, the four goals against Gimcheon were a shock. “I reflected on the four goals a lot. I thought we shouldn't collapse like this. I reflected that I should have shouted and centered myself first. I also spoke strongly to the players in training and encouraged them with good words. I prepared well,” he reflected.

The Hyundai derby win turned the tide for Jeonbuk. Kim Tae-hwan said, “It's one game out of 38. It's a team that needs to work hard. The players are making a lot of effort to integrate into the team. I'm grateful to the players.”