“He came into the training ground wearing sunglasses and charismatic.”
The match between Suwon Samsung and FC Anyang kicked off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Mir Stadium in Yongin, in the 26th round of Hana Bank’s K League 2 (minor league) 2024. Suwon Samsung won 2-1. Suwon Samsung dominated Anyang, where Lee Tae-hee had one goal back in the end with consecutive goals by Kim Ji-ho in the 44th minute of the first half and Mulich in the 4th minute of the second half. Suwon Samsung narrowed the score gap to nine points with Anyang, which ranks first.
Born in 2003, U-22 player Kim Ji-ho was a leading contributor to Suwon Samsung’s victory. In addition to scoring his first goal himself, he assisted Mulic in the second goal. Byun Sung-hwan, also showed high satisfaction toward Kim after the game. Coach Byun Sung-hwan and Kim Ji-ho also have a long relationship with each other.
Kim Ji-ho attended the post-match press conference as a Su-hoon player. Here is the full text of Kim Ji-ho’s press conference.
- How do you feel
“Starting from today, Anyang, Jeonnam Dragons, and Seoul E-Land all told me to win. They are above all other teams. We have prepared to win consecutive games to settle on the top ranks.” I am happy to help the team win by using attack points. I don’t usually get nervous. It is an honor to have such an interview. I am grateful to the coach and the team for giving me the opportunity.”
- When I was young, I saw BAE YEONG HWAN
“I saw him for the first time when I was in elementary school. He came into the training ground wearing sunglasses and looking charismatic. I was overwhelmed. I think his leadership, leadership, charisma and control ability are different compared to other leaders. I learned a lot of soccer. He fits me tactically, too. Thank you for the opportunity. He is the best leader.”
- Confidence in Suwon Samsung’s performance
“My main position is on the side, and I even saw attacking midfield and defensive midfielders at the university. I was confident if I could play on the side again. Thank you for the opportunity.”
- It is reported that he signed a contract with Suwon Samsung on bad terms
“The director called me personally. Do you want to join me? It’s not a good condition, but I said okay without any hesitation. My parents did the same. My first goal was to play in a professional team. I achieved that dream and am living a really happy life. Yes, every day. I didn’t care about the terms of the contract.”
- assist situation
“I gave it to Mulic and it was a perfect goal. I trusted Mulic.”
- He is Suwon Samsung’s first scorer at Mir Stadium in Yongin
“I heard Yongin is my home town after leaving the Yongin Singal Football Center. That’s why it’s even more meaningful. It’s because of my teammates that I was able to score. I’m glad my team won.”
- What did I do on my salary 메이저놀이터
“I reserved a good restaurant tomorrow. I will go there with my parents. As my first salary, I paid coffee to my teammates to thank them for their two goals and one assist in the match against Bucheon FC 1995. Almost all of them disappeared. And I also cut my hair. (Today’s one goal and one assist, but will I shoot again?) It’s not easy to shoot twice.”
- It looked hard when it was replaced
“I prepared well, but I had a hard time physically from the first half. In the second half, I sat down because of my bad muscles. I was comfortable watching the game because I had good teammates behind me. I am grateful to my teammates who played until the end.”