(Seoul = News 1) Reporter Lee Jae-sang = Ki Sung-yong (32, FC Seoul), who was recently on the verge of bad news, but there was no shake. He scored the winning goal for two consecutive games and showed off his presence.
Seoul won the match 2-1 against Gwangju in the 5th round of 2021 of HanawonQ K League 1 held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 17th. Ki Sung-yong, who went into the substitution at the beginning of the second half, succeeded in a left-footed shot in the final 38 minutes in the second half, which was tense 1-1, leading the team to an exciting victory.
Ki Sung-yong, who scored the winning goal just before the end of the match against Incheon in the last 4 rounds, scored a goal that determined the team’s victory for two consecutive games.
After the game, Ki Sung-yong said, “I wanted to play soccer that wins in front of my home fans, but as a result I am very satisfied because I win and the content is good.”
It was impressive that Ki Sung-yong, who was introduced in the second half, was deployed forward in Jungwon-seo unlike before and actively attacked.
Ki Sung-yong said, “The director gave an offensive role, and the better his condition, the more confident he was in attack.”
Looking back at the goal, he said, “I could see the angle instantly, and the goal went with my left foot instead of my right foot.” “I want to do more goals and assists this year if there is a chance. I want to be actively involved in the attack,” he said.
Ki Sung-yong has recently unintentionally attracted attention both inside and outside the stadium as a truth battle related to sexual assault. Even in a situation that could be mentally shaken, Ki Sung-yong led the team victory with his best performance on this day.
After the game, Seoul coach Park Jin-seop said, “I went out in the second half because Ki Sung-yong was tired, but I want to personally say thank you for scoring the winning goal.”
Ki Sung-yong said, “My job is a professional soccer player,” and emphasized, “There should be no shaking in the stadium under any circumstances.”
He added, “Especially in the case of now, I try to concentrate more mentally. It is an excuse to be shaken by that. I must do my best as a professional player on the ground and show a good figure.”
Ki Sung-yong said, “I always get excited when I’m on the ground. I’m happy to be in front of the fans. Whatever the situation outside, I’m so happy on the ground. I’m more motivated.”
Ki Sung-yong scored a goal on this day and unfolded a ceremony pointing to the Seoul emblem on his chest. After a long time, the feeling was filled with scoring in front of home fans.
He said, “I came back to Seoul and scored a goal in front of the fans for the first time,” and “It was an impression and a great joy to be able to score a goal while home fans watch.”
Seoul will have an important’super match’ with Suwon this weekend. Both Suwon and Seoul are expected to rise to the top at the beginning of the opening, leading to a more fierce confrontation. Until the 5th round, Suwon was 3rd and Seoul 4th.
Ki Sung-yong said, “It will be a difficult game because it is away, but if we can accumulate victory points because it is the last game before the break, we will have more room in the future.
He then laughed, “It is a pity that many fans cannot support passionately because of Corona 19. Because Suwon and Seoul always have a lot of stories and have played fiercely, I have a lot of expectations personally.”
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