SBS 'Goal' will once again feature the highly discussed Korea-Japan match.
This broadcast will mark the beginning of a rematch six months after the first round of the Korea-Japan match, which garnered great interest as the first-ever national competition in October of last year. Coach Lee Yong-pyo and the South Korean national team, who tasted a bitter defeat of 4:3 in the first match, are expected to fully prepare for their revenge match. In particular, Coach Lee Yong-pyo, who had recorded undefeated results in Korea-Japan matches during his playing days, had a special mindset after suffering a first defeat to Japan in the first match. He noted that 'player changes' are inevitable for victory in the second Korea-Japan match, declaring his intent to make adjustments. Unlike the first match, where there was a lack of information about the Japanese team, he hinted that he would select 'customized players' to neutralize the opponent in the second match, expressing his desire for revenge.
The actions of Coach Lee Yong-pyo to build the strongest lineup have begun. The South Korean national team players, who were gathered for the first time in a long while after the first match, entered the stadium without knowing the reason for their gathering. Confirming their opponents for a mysterious evaluation match amid rampant speculation, the players were taken by surprise. Coach Lee Yong-pyo reportedly declared a 'survival competition' regarding the selection, saying, 'Ultimately, we do not know who will be the national team.' Seo Gi, who did not play full-time in the first match, stated, 'I really have to prove myself,' expressing his determination to be reselected for the national team. It remains to be seen who will be selected for the South Korean national team after a fierce battle among the ace players in 'Goal.'
Coach Lee Yong-pyo's efforts to form an elite national team continued. He observed G League games to discover new players, closely monitoring 'Super Rookie' Lee Yu-jung, who recently joined 'Top Girl,' along with other new players. Additionally, having invited 'Legend' Jeon Ga-eul, a former national women's soccer player who scored 38 goals in A matches, he indicated plans for elevated coaching. The anticipation builds regarding what new faces will appear in the South Korean national team set to face Japan in the second match.
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