[골닷컴, 상암] Reporter Kang Dong-hun = “I think it was even more so (since it was the last home game). I prepared a lot to win, but personally, it was a big disappointment to get a draw.”
Hwang Eui-jo (30, FC Seoul) said this in a meeting with reporters immediately after a 1-1 draw in the 2023 Hana 1 League 1 Round 18 home match against Pohang Steelers held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 6: 00. pm on the 11th.
Hwang Eui-jo, who joined Seoul on a six-month loan during the winter transfer market in February, will expire on the 30th. This was the last home game in the Seoul outfit that day, as they want to challenge again on the European stage, although their specific move is yet to be decided.
Was it so? Hwang Eui-jo led the attack, moving all over the place from the front to give victory to the ‘Guardian God (Seoul Fans)’. And on the 37th minute of the first half, he shook the net with a great right-footed shot near the left corner of the penalty area.
However, Hwang Eui-jo failed to smile even after scoring two consecutive goals. On this day, Seoul looked set to win with a 1-0 lead, but unfortunately it was a draw as they conceded a dramatic equalizer in extra time in the second half.
After taking his luck, Hwang Ui-jo said, “It’s too bad,” and said, “I endured very well for 90 minutes. If I had endured well until the end, I would have won. .. It’s a shame that 3 points turned into 1 point. Still, I think it’s positive that I have the strength to persevere. I do,” he said.
He said, “I haven’t had a meeting with the coach after the game yet. Of course, the coach will be very disappointed.” “The players are also upset. I think I can go up, ” he added.
The goal that day was really a ‘wonder goal’ in itself. The shot was absorbed into such a perfect course that the goalkeeper threw his body and reached out with all his strength, but it was not enough. Hwang Eui-jo said, “I was ready to hit the shooting opportunity as much as possible. It hit well and went well,” but “it’s more important to follow the lead when winning no matter who scores . The goal is good, but the draw is unfortunate.” I wasn’t thrilled.
He said, “Since the opposition played defense that was chasing man-to-man, the wingers penetrated a lot inside and took the tactic of spreading.” It needs work,” he said.
Two goals in a row about a year and nine months after playing for Girondins de Bordeaux in the past. It certainly seems that his condition has improved a lot recently. Hwang Eui-jo said, “It’s hard to express it in numbers, but I think I’ve definitely improved a lot. My senses have improved a lot. I think positively.”
Hwang Ui-jo only has a few days to spend with Seoul. The lease agreement expires on the 30th. Naturally, many people are curious about the future. However, nothing concrete has been decided yet. He said, “It’s the same as before. I haven’t heard anything (from the agent), so it’s not a situation where I can speak separately.”
In response to the question, “Was it more likely that it would be the last home game, which was more upsetting?” said Hwang Eui-jo, “I think it’s more like that. I kept going well for three minutes. I want to tell the players that they did a good job.”
Hwang Eui-jo, who was called up by coach Jürgen Klinsmann (58, Germany), is now preparing for the A game wearing the Taegeuk mark. “The national team is always a place where competition is fierce,” he said. “Of course, it is important to do well and show my strengths. I will learn from the strengths of other strikers,” he said. “I will prepare well for the A game and play well.” he promised
