Daegu FC Seeks Victory in Seoul
Reporter: Lee Jung-bin
Daegu FC, currently trapped in a challenging relegation struggle, is determined to change their fortunes as they face FC Seoul in the upcoming match in the Hana 1 Q K League. Their manager, Choi Won-kwon, believes that the poor condition of the pitch could work in their favor.
The match, set to take place at the renowned Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 19th at 7:30pm, holds immense significance for Daegu FC. Having endured a winless streak of five games, including three draws and two losses, Daegu finds themselves in desperate need of a turnaround.
Current Standings:
- Daegu FC: 9th place, 34 points (8 wins, 10 draws, 8 losses)
- FC Seoul: 4 points ahead of Daegu FC
The recent series of draws has widened the gap, making it crucial for Daegu FC to break free from this slump if they aim to progress to Final A. Coach Choi has made strategic changes to the starting lineup, with Lee Geun-ho taking Edgar’s place, as he seeks to unleash the team’s counterattack prowess against Seoul.
The defensive line will be formed by Gyeonggi-do Jin-Woo Cho, Jeong-Woon Hong, and Jin-Hyuk Kim, who have displayed unwavering determination according to Director Choi. While acknowledging Kim Kang-san’s talent, Choi emphasizes the positive history these players have against Seoul, hoping it will play a significant role in the upcoming game.
Daegu FC’s recent goal-scoring struggles have raised concerns, as they have managed to find the net only twice in their last five matches. Even their foreign strikers have failed to make a considerable impact, notably Ko Jae-hyun, who has been unable to score for an extended period of time. Director Choi has focused on sharpening the team’s shooting skills in practice, expressing faith in the strikers’ ability to perform in this crucial match.
Interestingly, the condition of the pitch has become a topic of discussion ahead of this game. Coach Choi, having not yet seen the grass, believes that if it is in poor condition, it could put Seoul at a disadvantage due to their passing-oriented style of play. However, he also acknowledges that this could also increase the chances of defensive errors on their own side, thus presenting an opportunity for Daegu FC to exploit with their counterattacks.
[골닷컴, 상암] Reporter Lee Jung-bin = Daegu FC, who have fallen into a deep relegation quagmire, are trying to turn around in Seoul. Manager Choi Won-kwon predicted that the poor condition of the grass would be Daegu’s advantage.
Daegu will play an away match against FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 19th at 7:30pm in the 27th round of the Hana 1 Q K League. Daegu, who have fallen in 5 games without a win (3 games draw and 2 losses), in a state of needing to find a way out on the road away to Seoul.
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Daegu is 9th in the league with 34 points (8 wins, 10 draws and 8 losses). With the gap widening further with the recent string of draws, the possibility of progressing to Final A can only be saved when this sluggishness is broken away. This match is very important for Daegu as the difference between them and their opponent Seoul is only 4 points.
For Daegu this game, Lee Geun-ho was named in the starting line-up instead of Edgar. Coach Won-kwon Choi said, “Baselos is not in good shape. Go Jae-hyun, Lee Geun-ho, and Sejing-ya aim to counterattack. Lee Geun-ho is in good shape. Edgar is waiting for the second half due to physical problems.”
For Daegu, Gyeonggi-do Jin-Woo Cho, Jeong-Woon Hong, and Jin-Hyuk Kim will form the back three. Director Choi said, “They had a strong will. I confirmed it with my own eyes. Kim Kang-san is a good player, but these players have many good memories against Seoul.
Daegu have scored only 2 goals in their last 5 games. While the presence of foreign strikers has faded, Ko Jae-hyun has also been scoreless for a long time. Director Choi, who was very worried about this, said, “This is the hardest part. After the match against Ulsan, I practiced shooting a lot.” I spoke to our strikers, and I believe they will do that today,” the players supported.
Meanwhile, the topic of today’s game is the grass of the pitch. Coach Choi said, “I haven’t seen the grass yet. If the grass is not in good condition, Seoul, who pass a lot, are at a disadvantage. Of course, the chances of our defenders making mistakes also increases. I think the bad grass will be an advantage when it comes to counter-attacking.”
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