"Gwangju is a team that will play in the 亞 Championship"…It's a tip for pulling up the game schedule and tweezers, too. "Kim Ki-dong, a big-timer."
"Gwangju is a team that will play in the 亞 Championship"…It's a tip for pulling up the game schedule and tweezers, too. "Kim Ki-dong, a big-timer."
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Inside, they are rivals competing for victory or defeat, but outside, the story is different.
Professional soccer FC Seoul is receiving applause as it is taking great consideration for Gwangju FC, which is competing for the top spot in Asia on behalf of the K League.
Gwangju won 2-1 in the 19th round of the K League 1 at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 19th, combining back-to-back goals by Hayes and Park Tae-joon.
Gwangju (16 points) advanced to the second place, while the fifth-ranked Seoul (13 points) ended its unbeaten streak (three wins and four draws). The match was even more comparable as Gwangju won all five games against Seoul.
However, Seoul's generous treatment also drew attention at the match.
Seoul has decided to postpone the match, which was originally scheduled for June 20, by one day at Gwangju's request. The decision was made in consideration of Gwangju's tight schedule to leave for Saudi Arabia to participate in the quarterfinals of the 2024-2025 Asian Champions League (ACLE). Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong personally persuaded the club to make the reservation.
Gwangju had to move to Incheon International Airport and take a transit flight to Saudi Arabia without a break if the match was held on Tuesday. However, thanks to Seoul's advance of the match, people can take a night off at an accommodation close to the airport and then take a direct flight. If Gwangju lifts the trophy from ACLE, Seoul will not be able to participate not only in ACLE but also in ACL2 in the 2025-2026 season, which was praised.
Kim also took a step further and did not forget his advice on Saudi Arabian strongman al-Hilal, Seoul's next opponent. Kim was regrettably the runner-up when he faced Al-Hilal in the 2021 ACL final, when he led the Pohang Steelers. Recalling the moment, Kim presented to Lee Jung-hyo a summary of Al-Hilal's characteristics and areas to pay attention to in the operation of the game.
"Gwangju is challenging for ACLE on behalf of the K-League," coach Kim said. "We have to do everything we can. Not only me, but any soccer player would have made the same decision." 메이저놀이터
However, Kim expressed regret, saying, "I didn't pass the victory to Gwangju out of consideration." "It's an excuse no matter how much I say after losing," he said. "Unfortunately, the players tried to turn it around to the end, and that was the change. I will prepare for the next game by pushing ahead."