Hwang Eui-jo (right) played as a one-top striker in the home game of the 17th round of the 2020-2021 League against Reims at the Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France on the 24th, and scored a make-up goal in the second half of the 28th minute, behind 0-2, and picked up the ball. Running to the line. Bordeaux Twitter Capture
Hwang Eui-jo (28, Bordeaux) is an undisputed one-top striker for the Korean national football team, and it is difficult for Korean soccer fans to imagine him playing in a position other than the front line. However, he rarely played as a striker for his team, the French League-en-Bordeaux. After joining Bordeaux last season, he was assigned a wing forward due to his team’s circumstances and was given a chance only from the side. Playing in an unfamiliar position, it was difficult to show his true nature, and his score was sluggish.
Hwang Eui-jo finally scored a goal in the position of the one-top striker. He scored a redemption goal in the second half of the 28th minute when the team was pulled 0-2 in the 2020-2021 League En round 17 home game against Reims at Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux in Bordeaux, France on the 24th. Hatem Ben Arfa sent a pass to Hwang Ui-jo, who penetrated quickly, and Hwang Ui-jo calmly finished with a left-footed inside shot.
He struggled with no goals at the beginning of the season and finally scored a goal in the 15th round against Saint-Etienne on the 17th. Afterwards, in the 16th round, good news came. Bordeaux coach Jean Louis Gase finally made Hwang Eui-jo a one-top striker. Although he did not score goals in the game at the time, he made impressive performances with good moves, which led to another one-top striker appearance. And from this given opportunity, this time he made a score.
However, even in Hwang Eui-jo’s breakup, Bordeaux allowed an additional goal to the Reims and lost 1-3. Bordeaux was placed 13th in the league (22 points).
It was a pity to lose, but it became a game of opportunity for Hwang Eui-jo. Bordeaux is struggling with the lack of scoring ability this season, with the team scoring only 18 goals, 15th in the league. In particular, the forefront offensive slump is so severe that the team’s highest scorer is Toma Basic, the central midfielder with three goals. In this situation, as Hwang Eui-jo showed his skills at the forefront, it is highly likely that more opportunities will be given for the time being. If Hwang Eui-jo seizes this opportunity, he can finally establish himself as a front-line striker after two seasons in Europe.
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