[Asian Games] ‘Reach for the Finals’ Coach Hwang Seon-hong “I Will Give Everything to Win the Gold Medal”
“Semifinal against Uzbekistan, we didn’t show what we were good at, but victory was positive”
“Korea-Japan match, we have to win regardless of the reason… Eom Won-sang’s injury status needs to be checked.”
Coach Hwang Seon-hong, who has only one game left to win the men's soccer gold medal at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, ignited his enthusiasm, saying he would complete the gold medal by winning the remaining matches between Korea and Japan.
Coach Hwang said at a press conference after the Hangzhou Asian Games men's soccer semifinal against Uzbekistan held at the Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 4th, "It was a difficult game as expected.
“There is no easy victory in soccer,” he said, adding, “The players did it with determination.”
The Korean Asian Games men's soccer team, led by Coach Hwang, defeated Uzbekistan 2-1 in the semifinals on this day thanks to multiple goals by Jung Woo-young (Stuttgart).
Now, there is only one game left to win the men's soccer gold medal at the 3rd consecutive Asian Games, following the 2014 Incheon and 2018 Jakarta/Palembang competitions.
The national team defeated China 2-0 in the quarterfinals, backed by the overwhelming support of their home fans, and also overcame a close match against Uzbekistan, a 'powerhouse in the age group competition', reaffirming its ability to become the strongest team in this tournament.
Coach Hwang said, "Today's game was a game where we were dragged by the opponent's pace.
We didn't show much of what we are good at."
Regarding the situation in which a goal was conceded through a free kick, he said, "There was an unavoidable part of conceding a foul in a dangerous area against a team with a free kick specialist," but added, "You can't play soccer without conceding a goal at all."
He expressed his gratitude, saying, "The game may change depending on the opponent. 카지노사이트
I feel positive about winning," adding, "Even in a difficult game, I was confident of victory because the players showed determination and concentration until the end."
Korea will play the ‘fateful Korea-Japan match’ in the final on the 7th with the gold medal at stake.
This is the ‘final match’ against Japan following the Jakarta competition five years ago.
Five years ago, Korea won 2-1 after overtime.
Regarding the Korea-Japan match, Coach Hwang said, "Regardless of the reason, we have to win," and added, "There is one last step left, and we will give everything to win the gold medal.
We will all work together to take the last step."
The condition of key wing striker Eom Won-sang (Ulsan), who was substituted midway through the second half after complaining of discomfort in his leg after falling due to a rough tackle by the opponent, remains a variable.
Coach Hwang said, “We have done well so far without any major injuries, but Eom Won-sang was injured,” and expressed concern, “We need to check his condition.”