Park Chu-young (39), a Korean soccer legend, finished his last active game with a brilliant last dance.
Ulsan HD won 4-2 at home against Suwon FC in the 38th round of the “Hana Bank K League 1 2024” held at Munsu Stadium in Ulsan on the 23rd. Park Chu-young, who entered as a substitute to greet home fans at the end of the second half, helped the winning goal at 2-2 and scored a netting goal to become a hero of the game.
Park is effectively going through retirement this season. He started his career in 749 days in an away game against FC Seoul. “I cannot conclude that I am retiring. I will not comment on that part because I don’t know what will happen,” Park said of his retirement. “If I stop, that’s what retirement is all about. If I retire, that’s what retirement is all about.”
On the occasion of the last home game on the day, Park stood in front of his home fans as a substitute. At the 28th minute of the second half when the score was 2-2, Park touched Shim Sang-min on the baton. There was also the wish of Kim Pan-gon, who wished Park to end his career splendidly.
Park met the coach’s expectations perfectly. Just 11 minutes after he was deployed, he changed the game. He shook Suwon’s defense line with his unique movements inside the penalty box and helped Ataru make an upset goal. It was the moment when Park’s penetration and sensible passing shone through. With this assist, Park achieved his 100th career offensive point in Korea.
Was he not satisfied with the help? Park even scored a goal while throwing it away. At the 44th minute of the second half when his team was leading 3-2, Park fell and pushed a cross from Lee Chung-yong that flew in front of the goalpost. Park enjoyed the joy by giving a big hug to Lee, who has been with the national team for a long time, FC Seoul and Ulsan.
With one goal and one assist, Park will have 77 goals and 24 assists in 287 matches in Korea. “I told the coach that I will have fun kicking the ball with the players one last time,” Park said after the match. “I didn’t expect to score an offensive point. Chung’s cross was amazing. That’s why I was able to score a goal.” 온라인카지노
Coach Kim, who helped Park Chu-young break up beautifully, said tactfully, “I’m worried that I’ll insist on doing more (players),” and then praised Park Chu-young, saying, “It’s a legendary ending for the national team, the K-League.”
Ulsan, which won the final match thanks to Park Chu-young’s performance, held a trophy ceremony in the best atmosphere after the game. HD Hyundai Senior Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun, the eldest son of Kwon Oh-gap, president of the Korea Professional Football Federation (HD Hyundai), and Chung Mong-joon, chairman of the Asan Foundation, stood out.