The Korea Football Association issued an apology for the defeat of Korea and Japan.
[골닷컴] Reporter Lee Myung-soo = The Korea Football Association issued an apology in the name of Chairman Chung Mong-gyu. At the same time, he expressed his sorry for the defeat of Japan and Japan, and promised to show improvement in the future.
The soccer team led by coach Paulo Bento lost 0-3 in the friendly match against Japan held at the Yokohama Stadium at 7:20 pm on the 25th.
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Korea gave the opening goal to Yamane in the 16th minute of the first half. And in the 27th minute of the first half, Kamada scored an extra goal with a shot aimed at the corner of Korea’s goal, and Japan quickly took the lead 2-0. In the 38th minute of the second half, Endo scored a key goal in the set-piece situation and ended with a complete victory for Japan.
Not only was it defeated by a big score, but it was also a devastating defeat in terms of content. It was enough to say that Bento was “a defeat without excuses.” As the anger of the people continued, the Korea Football Association issued an apology the day after the game.
Chairman Chung Mong-gyu said, “I am very sorry to be the president of the Football Association to the soccer fans, footballers and the people who were disappointed in the defeat of the Korean and Japanese matches of the national team held yesterday (25th).”
“I don’t think it is fair to blame manager Bento on this defeat. In particular, the responsibility of the Football Association is even greater for failing to fully support the game in the best possible condition. We will use this work as a mirror to support you more actively. We will listen more to the voices of the field, such as the club and the leader, and talk more,” he added.
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Below is the full text of the official apology.
Articles to all citizens
As the president of the Football Association, I am very sorry to the football fans, footballers, and the people who were disappointed with the defeat of the Korean and Japanese matches of the national team held yesterday (25th).
The association decided that this was the only opportunity to strengthen the national team’s abilities ahead of the World Cup qualifiers, and despite the burden of Korea-Japan match, this match was promoted.
We sincerely apologize for the fact that we did our best to fight against quarantine in difficult situations, but for causing great concern due to insufficient performance.
I don’t think it is fair to blame Bento on this defeat. In particular, the responsibility of the Football Association is even greater for failing to fully support the game in the best possible condition.
We will use this work as a mirror to support you more actively. We will listen more closely to the voices of the field, such as clubs and leaders, and talk.
In the World Cup qualifying round that will start in June, we will do our best to become a national team that gives football fans and people a new and changed national team, joy and hope.
Once again, I sincerely apologize.
KFA Chairman Chung Mong-gyu