Eom Ji-sung (23, Swansea City) finally scored his debut goal on the English stage.

On the 9th (Korea time), Eom Ji-sung started in the home match against Middlesbrough at the Swansea.com Stadium in Swansea, England, for the 36th round of the 2024-2025 English Football League (EFL) Championship (second division) and scored the winning goal.

Playing as a left-wing forward, Eom Ji-sung scored a stunning goal in the 26th minute of the first half. After intercepting the ball blocked by the opposing midfield, Eom Ji-sung dribbled in alone and took a shot from the center of the arc.

Although four defenders surrounded Eom Ji-sung, the curled shot with his right foot found the back corner precisely. The opposing goalkeeper, Mark Travers, reached out his hand but could not make the save. After scoring, Eom Ji-sung showed his joy while kneeling.

With this goal, Eom Ji-sung scored his debut goal on the English stage. This was the first goal he had scored after transferring from Gwangju FC to Swansea in July of last year, following 27 league matches and 30 official matches. Eom Ji-sung has recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in 27 league matches and 1 goal and 2 assists in total across 30 matches.

According to football statistics company 'Footmob', Eom Ji-sung received the highest rating in the match with 8.1 points. Eom Ji-sung played for 74 minutes, completing 13 out of 19 passes. He also created 2 goal opportunities and attempted 4 shots, earning him the title of 'Player of the Match' (POTM).

Eom Ji-sung transferred to Swansea in July of last year, signing a four-year contract and receiving the number 10 jersey. He assisted the crucial goal in the EFL Cup Round 128 match against Gillingham, which they won 3-1 on September 14, marking his first attacking point in Europe, and recorded his first assist in the league during a 1-1 draw against Bristol City on September.

However, Eom Ji-sung was sidelined for a while due to a knee ligament injury suffered in an A-match against Jordan during the October international break. He made his return by coming on as a substitute during the 18th round match against Portsmouth on December 1.

Swansea, who defended Eom Ji-sung's opening goal until the end, secured an unbeaten streak of three matches (2 wins and 1 draw), rising to 15th place in the league (44 points). In contrast, Middlesbrough failed to achieve three consecutive wins and remained in 9th place (50 points).

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