Um Ji-sung (23, Swansea City) scored the winning goal at the end of the second half. He played a role in ending the team's winless streak.
Um Ji-sung entered the match as a substitute in the home game against Derby County on the 40th round of the 2024-2025 England Championship at the Swansea.com Stadium in Wales on the 6th (Korean time). He shook the net with a right-footed shot in the 34th minute of the second half, which was tied 0-0.
Thanks to his goal, Swansea City won 1-0.
With this victory, Swansea City (48 points) escaped a winless streak of three games (1 draw, 2 losses). It recorded its 13th win of the season (9 draws, 18 losses) and moved up to 15th place in the league.
Starting on the bench, Um Ji-sung stepped onto the field when he was substituted for Hannes Delcroix in the 18th minute of the second half. At the time of the substitution, Swansea City had only one shot. Although possession was high, they failed to create any threatening plays.
Um Ji-sung, who led the attacking momentum immediately after being introduced, attempted his first headed shot in the 32nd minute of the second half. Two minutes later, he created a decisive scene. He finished precisely with his right foot from inside the penalty box, converting a cross from Joshua Key from the right side, scoring the winning goal. This was his second goal of the season.
Swansea City secured a valuable victory after four matches.
Um Ji-sung also contributed to the team's victory by scoring in the 36th round against Middlesbrough on the 9th of last month. He has played 34 official matches this season, recording 2 goals and 2 assists.
[Photo] Swansea City social media account.
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