Free kick average 1-1 at the end of the match against Uzbekistan
Cho Hyun-taek (21, Bucheon FC), who was named in the left-back candidate group of the next generation national team with a perfect performance in his second year as a professional, scored his first goal in the Olympic team ‘Hwang Seon -Hong- Yes’.
Cho Hyeon-taek scored the 1-1 equalizer in the 34th minute of the second half in the evaluation match between Korea U-23 (under-23) football team and Uzbekistan held at Hwaseong Main Sports Stadium Complex in Gyeonggi-do on the 26th.
Cho Hyun-taek, who took the free-kick from the right side of the penalty area, hit an extremely curved left-footed kick.
The shot accurately hit the top left corner of the Uzbek goal and rattled the net.
It was a beautiful goal scene.
Hwang Seon-Hong-Ho, who was fighting against Uzbekistan, managed to avoid defeat thanks to Cho Hyun-taek’s left foot.
It was also Cho Hyun-taek’s first goal in three games for the Olympic team.
Jo Hyun-taek’s left foot literally rose in the water.
Cho Hyun-taek, who came from Baekam Middle School and Shingal High School and joined Ulsan Hyundai in 2020, has been playing for K League 2 (Second Division) Bucheon on loan from 2021.
He was absolutely right in choosing a second division team to have a chance to play.
He played almost every game as a starter, and his performance improved from strength to strength.
This season, he has been particularly aggressive.
He scored one goal and three assists last season, and has six goals and four assists this season.
He has already filled the double digit offensive points he had set before the season.
Jo Hyun-taek, who met in the mix zone after the Uzbek match, said, “The coach (Bucheon Lee Young-min) gave me many opportunities, so I grew one step further.
I’m still not satisfied with myself.
We have to grow more,” he humbled himself.
“It feels good to score in a game that I almost lost today, but I feel very sorry for not winning,” he said with a firm expression.
Still, the scoring moment was pleasantly replayed.
Cho Hyun-taek said, “I thought it was a good angle to kick with my left foot, but when I looked at my teammates, I couldn’t see a left-footed player, so I said I would give it a try, but I got lucky.”
He continued, “At the moment of the shooting, I thought, ‘I’m on top of my foot’.”
Although he scored a valuable goal, it is difficult to give a perfect score if you look at Cho Hyun-taek’s defense alone.
Not only Cho Hyun-taek but also Hwang Seon-Hong-Ho’s defenses were all shaken by the fast Uzbek attack.
When asked about his goal of participating in the Olympic finals, Cho Hyun-taek said, “My position is to defend, but my defense is very bad.
“I think if we can improve our defense more and build a more muscular body, we can aim for the final bid in the Olympics.”
Meanwhile, Cho Hyun-taek’s lease in Bucheon expires this year.
Cho Hyun-taek said, “There are many ‘top level’ players in Ulsan.
I will compete,” he said.
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