Jeonbuk Hyundai Park Jin-seop, who achieved his first dramatic league win against Gwangju FC
Jeonbuk Hyundai's Park Jin-seop, who won his first dramatic league victory against Gwangju FC, said it was a victory helped by heaven. Jeonbuk won 2-1 with Song Min-gyu's theater winning goal in the seventh round home game of Hana Bank K League 1 2024 against Gwangju FC at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 13th. Jeonbuk, which won its first victory of the season in seven league games, advanced to ninth place 1 win, 2 draws, 3 losses, 5 points, beating 11th place Daegu 1 win, 3 losses, 6 points. Park Jin-seop, who played as a center back on the day, played full-time and led Jeonbuk to its first win in the league. While playing full-time, he also showed great contributions in defense, including 89 percent pass success rate, 100 percent success rate 3/3, two successful tackles, seven clearings the most between the two teams, one interception, one blocking, five wins, and one block. In particular, Park Jin-seop formed a good link with Lee Jae-ik and Lee Soo-bin, acting as a pass stem from the left rear of the day. Jeonbuk did a good job of playing the starting point of allowing forward movement through direct pass connection and ball possession in the center shown on the day. Regarding playing as a center back in the mixed zone co-coverage zone after the game, Park Jin-seop said, "There was nothing awkward because I often saw midfielders or center backs. As I prepared for this match against Gwangju, I think I still saw a positive side about being able to show what we were preparing under coach Park Won-jae." Overall, the team was in a state of contraction as the coach went through the period of replacement. Park Jin-seop said, "I think confidence can naturally arise when players know clearly what role they should play in their position, depending on how they play. In that respect, he pointed out the problems well and I think he saw a good point in that he tried to clearly show the roles the players had to play in his position. I didn't tell the team anything about this." As Park Jin-seop said, Jeonbuk showed better performance than the previous games to relieve the pressure of its opponent, who came in strong from the back. Park Jin-seop said, "Gwangju is a team with good forward pressure, so I paid a lot of attention to the rear build-up. Still, I saw a lot of positives from the overall good performance." "However, as we lost our physical strength in the second half, I think the build-up scene that the players showed in the first half should come out until the end of the game. So I think that's something we need to improve in the future," he stressed on his persistence. Jeonbuk almost lost its point, giving Gwangju a decisive opportunity just before the end of the game. Gabriel's cross was scored by Lee Kun-hee, who penetrated the defensive check and shot. Jung Min-ki made a good defense, but the second ball headed to Jung Ho-yeon. However, as Jung Ho-yeon missed it, Jeonbuk managed to keep three points. Park Jin-seop also said, "I thought it was really bad, but I don't know if the sky was trying to help us, but I think it's fortunate that we were able to win because the goal didn't go in." Jeonbuk has won its first league championship in seven games after much effort. Looking back on the match, Park Jin-seop said, "After a long absence of a win, I think I won in front of many fans at home and made them happy. I think we can continue our winning streak if the players gain more confidence and raise the team's atmosphere."