Corporal Mo Jae-hyun of the Gimcheon Sangmu dreams of a ‘winning fairy tale’ with coach Chung Jung-yong.
Gimcheon won 1-0 thanks to Mo Jae-hyun’s winning goal in the 36th round of Hana Bank K League 1 2024 against Suwon FC at 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd at Gimcheon Stadium.
As a result, Gimcheon, which reached the 60-point mark, chased Gangwon FC, the second-place team with 61 points, broke the club’s all-time ranking (4th), and is determined to make history as the runner-up team behind the winning team Ulsan HD.
Due to the characteristics of military teams, twists and turns in every season are inevitable. The same was true of this season. Kang Hyun-moo (Pohang Steelers), Kim Jin-kyu (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors), Kang Hyun-mook (Suwon Samsung Bluewings), Won Doo-jae (Cor Pacan Club), and Kim Min-joon (Ulsan) had no choice but to leak their power throughout their core resources. For the newly joined players, it was imperative to elevate their sense of play in the actual match.
In the meantime, Mo Jae-hyun’s performance has greatly contributed to Gimcheon. Since his professional debut with Suwon FC in 2017, Mo Jae-hyun ironically challenged himself in the K League 1 by wearing the Gimcheon uniform. Previously, he played in the K League 2 stage only, scoring 28 goals and 18 assists in 158 games. Of course, his adaptation period was not smooth from the beginning, but he showed off his peak skills in the second half of the year when he began to melt down.
Mo Jae-hyun, who scored four goals and two assists in 23 matches this season, also shone as a winning player in the match against Suwon FC. After receiving Kim Kyung-joon’s pass in the 20th minute of the first half, he shook the net with a calm finish inside the box. After safely blocking the opponent team’s attack, Kim successfully secured three points by maintaining a one-point lead.
In an interview with Sportal Korea after the game, Mo Jae-hyun said, “I was nervous at the beginning of the season, and my body was a little stiff. As I started playing games recently, I think I’m getting more comfortable and used to it. Even I think I’ve improved my performance a lot.”
“It’s my first time in the K-League 1, but I don’t think there’s a big difference in level from the K-League 2. Of course, there are other parts,” he said. “I don’t think there are many playing styles like me in Korea. I’m straight and confident in creating chances with a breakthrough or cross when the opponent steps down the line. I think there are a lot of good scenes as I realize these strengths and pay a little more attention.” 메이저놀이터
Chung said he would challenge Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon to take the throne next season. Although Mo Jae-hyun will become a civilian in June next year, he has renewed his commitment to greatly contribute to Chung’s goal. “If the coach mentioned it, our goal is the same. If we prepare well, we will be able to challenge ourselves,” Mo said.
Lastly, he thanked his fans. “Despite the characteristics of being a military team, thank you for coming to the stadium and cheering for us. Our fans are telling us a lot of good stories behind the goalposts. We will prepare well for the remaining two games and win all of them to achieve the runner-up result, so please keep an eye on us,” said Mo Jae-hyun with a smile.