Pohang Steelers, the “Korea Cup defending champion,” is close to winning its second consecutive championship. Pohang Eo Jung-won, who was replaced, scored a theater goal to lead the victory.
Pohang beat Jeju United 2-1 in the second semifinal match of the “2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup” held at Pohang Steel Yard on Sunday. Pohang, which had a 2-2 draw in the first round, beat Jeju with a total of 4-3. Jeju met Pohang on the threshold of the finals for the second consecutive year and drank bitter cup. Pohang will face Ulsan, which beat Gwangju, in the finals. Pohang, which had been slowing down in the league, succeeded in turning the mood around by earning a precious victory in the Korea Cup.
Eo Jung-won stepped on the ground in the 35th minute of the second half when the score was 1-1, and scored a theater goal in a minute.
In the 36th minute of the second half, the goddess of victory laughed at Pohang. Pohang Lee Tae-seok, who entered as a substitute, launched a counterattack with a quick and accurate penetration pass. Ahn Jae-joon’s shot was missed, but he was lucky. Goalkeeper Kim Dong-joon caught the ball and missed it. Pohang Eo Jung-won was right in front of him. Eo Jung-won rushed in quickly and kicked it into the goal line.
Eo strode to the seats of the cheering squad right behind him and spread his arms. It was like a prepared ceremony.
“Personally, I did not perform well in the first round. While preparing for the second round, I thought my team would be helpful and I should help my team win, but I am happy that it has led to a good result,” said Uh Jung-won after the game.
On the ceremony, he said, “I lacked a little. I copied McGregor, but I should have walked more cheekily. When I scored the goal, I couldn’t think of anything.”
Eo Jung-won usually imagined scoring a theater goal, but when that moment approached, it didn’t feel real.
“It’s my first time to score a goal. Am I dreaming? I didn’t feel like I had scored a goal. I thought I should do a ceremony while running,” Eo said.
After scoring the goal, VAR check delayed the game. “I kept thinking about the scene if I was in front of him. I definitely went in at the same time,” Eo said. “I was trusting (that the score would be recognized).”
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Eo Jung-won said, “The East Coast Derby is exciting because fans are cheering even before the game begins. It’s more fun and has more stories. I like that kind of story, so I want to be the main character there again.”