Hana Bank K League 1 2024
Ko Yo-han revealed the meaning of 'permanent number'. Seoul lost 2-4 in the seventh round of the "Hana Bank K League 1 2024" against Pohang at 2 p.m. on the 13th at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. Seoul held the retirement ceremony of Ko Yo-han, who has dedicated himself as a "one-club man" for 20 years from 2004 to last season. Ko has lifted a total of six trophies while playing in Seoul, and has been captain for the first three consecutive seasons since 2018. Seoul has decided to permanently vacate Ko Yo-han's number 13 for the first time in its club. The retirement ceremony continued before and after the game. Before the game, a retirement plaque and commemorative gift giving ceremony were held. Ko Yo-han personally held the ceremonial ceremony. The official supporters of Seoul, "Suho Shin," also gave her a standing ovation at the 13th minute to celebrate her retirement ceremony. She also expressed her love for Ko with her performances such as "Ko Yo-han is Seoul" and "Let's always be together." After the game, a retirement ceremony and a ceremony to declare permanent absenteeism took place. Seoul set up a sculpture "13" along with the stage in front of the supporters' seats. The video was then played with each of the benners related to Ko Yo-han's youth, professional debut, victory in 2010, victory in 2012, marriage, and victory in 2016. Along with Ko Yo-han's parents, Ki Sung-yueng, Kim Jin-kyu, head of the power reinforcement office, Osanco coaches, and their families entered in order to congratulate them. Then, a ceremony was held to deliver the guardian's plaque and a commemorative frame, and a permanent plaque was also delivered. Ko Yo-han shed tears and shared a ceremony of victory by thanking the fans for the last time. After the retirement ceremony, Ko Yo-han, who had an interview with him, said, "I'm disappointed. Now I don't have to get hurt. Seeing the players play today, I wanted to reverse my retirement. It was a great honor and a rewarding experience as a player." Ko shed a lot of tears at the retirement ceremony. When I entered the interview room, my eyes were filled with tears. "I made a lot of resolutions until I came to the retirement ceremony. I wasn't sure about it, but when my parents' video came out, I cried. They always thanked me. You worked hard without knowing it. I was picky about my workout, but they silently helped me. I had mixed feelings." He continued, "I read thank-you messages for my fans and wrote what came to my mind. I thought a lot about what to say. I wanted to express my gratitude to them because I'm not the type of person who speaks well. I'm always grateful to my fans and I won't forget how I feel. That's how much I've been loved." Ko said she picked the championship as her best moment. "The best moment was when I lifted the trophy. The most regrettable moment was the 2013 AFC Champions League final. If I can go back, I want to do my best to win the championship." What did Seoul mean to Ko? "Seoul is the team that gave me the dream. As a player, I feel so rewarded because I have spent such an honorable time together for the past 20 years. It is a place where I made everything come true. I don't know how to put it into words. I feel more affectionate because I spent half of my life on Seoul. He gave me his first permanent absence, and I felt like he recognized how hard he played on this team for the past 20 years. I will cherish the time I have dedicated to Seoul and miss it even more," Cho said. "Everyone asked me what it would be like to do more. I will support my next life," he said. "I told (Ki) Sung-yong to work harder going forward. Seeing the players play, I also wonder what it would have been like to be with them for another 1-2 years." Ko started her leadership career as a coach at Osan High School. "I have been a coach for four months, so it is not that long ago, but I want to cultivate a player who can play in tactics and determination appropriate for the team and in many positions. I have played for 20 years and am currently working as a coach in Seoul for the first time. If I work harder, I think my dream as a coach will give me an opportunity in Seoul. If I prepare well first, I think I can get an opportunity," she said, expressing her dream of becoming a coach in Seoul. Ko also explained why she did not choose to transfer. "I didn't make the decision alone. As a player, playing abroad is another goal. There was a situation I wanted to do, but I didn't want to challenge myself in Seoul and go out on my back. I also wanted to go with the flow. I am glad that the result was so satisfying. Lastly, as a wish for the club, he said, "I started playing soccer in Seoul when I was a child. Therefore, I hope you can provide more support to the youth development team." "I hope that more good players like Ssang Yong (Kisung-Lee Cheong-yong) and Togo (Ko Yo-han and Ko Myung-jin) will be discovered."