“Thank you to the coaches for making a bold decision to put me in on the day of the victory ceremony.”
Park Joo-young (Ulsan), who produced a “perfect ending” by exploding one goal and one assist in the last K-League game, thanked the coaches, including head coach Kim Pan-gon, for giving him the opportunity.
Ulsan beat Suwon FC 4-2 in the final 38th round of Hana Bank K League 1 2024 Final A at Munsu Football Stadium in Ulsan on the 23rd.
Ulsan, which has already won three consecutive league titles, was scheduled to hold a big winning party at home.
However, Suwon FC was not strong enough. Suwon FC, which had to elevate its ranking to compete in the Asian Games, was neck and neck until midway through the second half.
Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon put in Park Chu-young in the 28th minute of the second half.
Park Chu-young, who has been in Ulsan as a playing coach, was expected to retire after this year.
Regardless of the details of the game, Kim tried to give Park a chance to play for about 15 minutes in the second half. The manager wanted Park to play in front of fans at home.
Park Chu-young’s performance was remarkable.
Park Joo-young, who was substituted in the 28th minute of the second half, passed to Ataru in front from the left side of the goal area in the 39th minute of the second half to help him score the 3-2 winning goal.
In the 44th minute of the second half, Lee Chung-yong’s cross from the left slid from the right side of the net and finished with a shot to score and seal a 4-2 victory.
It was a perfect ending for Park Chu-young as well as Ulsan.
Before the match, Park had 99 offensive points (76 goals and 23 assists). His record for offensive points has remained unbroken since 2020, when he played for FC Seoul.
Park Chu-young scored his 77th goal after scoring 100 offensive points in his last league game.
“I didn’t expect to score an offensive point either. I just told the coach that I wanted to wrap up the game with the players in a fun way,” Park said in a press conference after the game. “Cheong-yong crossed the line amazingly, and I was able to score points.” 바카라사이트
“I actually wanted to shoot, but I don’t think I would have gotten in if I did,” Park said with a smile. “Ataru finished the game well.”
Lee Chung-yong is a close friend of FC Seoul as a rookie. Park made his professional debut in 2005 and Lee in 2004 in Seoul.
“We have kicked the ball together since we were young. It was a really fun and happy time,” Park said.
Suwon FC coach Kim Eun-joong, whom he met as a “enemy,” is also a memorable name in Park Chu-young’s soccer life.
Coach Kim Eun-joong assisted Park Joo-young’s K-League debut goal.