“Ui-jo jokingly told Tae-seok that the cross should be raised like this.”
FC Seoul won 3-1 against Gwangju FC in the 12th round of the ‘Hana One Q K League 1 2023’ held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium at 7:30 pm on the 9th. As a result, Seoul ranked 2nd with 7 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses (23 points), and Gwangju ranked 7th with 4 wins, 2 draws and 6 losses (14 points).
On this day, Na Sang-ho started the game from the bench. Before the game, coach Ahn Ik-soo explained the reason for not starting the game, saying, “I have minor injuries. It’s an important point, but if I overdo it, I think I’ll show a worse image to the fans.”
Even without Na Sang-ho, Seoul showed strong offensive power. Willian, who was put in place of Na Sang-ho, flew. In the 9th minute of the first half, Willian even scored the opening goal and gave the team the lead. However, Gwangju’s counterattack was not easy. In the 5th minute of the second half, Huh Yul scored an equalizer to level the score.
When an extra goal was needed, coach Ahn Ik-soo chose Na Sang-ho. In the 18th minute of the second half, Na Sang-ho was put in. The replacement effect was immediately evident. In the 20th minute of the second half, the attack that started from Willian was connected to Hwang Eui-jo. Na Sang-ho finished the cross immediately with a fantastic volley in front of the goal. Na Sang-ho even helped Park Dong-jin score in the 41st minute of the second half, scoring one goal and one assist that day. Seoul won 3-1 thanks to Na Sang-ho’s performance.
Na Sang-ho, who was selected as the Distinguished Player after the game, said, “I am happy to win, and the coach, coaching staff, and players were able to win as one with the mindset of ‘let’s win.’ I will do it,” he said. 스포츠토토
Na Sang-ho has already tied his score last season. He said, “I tried to show my physical and explosive parts from this pre-season and winter training. What I felt while watching the World Cup and overseas soccer was that it was important to have confidence. I thought,” he explained why he had grown this season.
It was a fantastic volley. Na Sang-ho said with a smile, “I was able to score a goal thanks to (Hwang) Eui-jo’s cross. Ui-jo jokingly told (Lee) Tae-seok that the cross should be raised like this.”
Finally, regarding this season’s goal, Na Sang-ho said, “I was lucky enough to score a goal, and I think I will have to keep moving forward without being satisfied with this number. I think I will have to keep trying to achieve my desired goal. I’m in competition, and I have a goal to lift the trophy. My personal goal is to go abroad and become competitive.”