Chungnam Asan FC scored a stoppage-time goal at home against Suwon Samsung Bluewings in a dramatic finish. It was multiplayer Hwang Ki-wook who saved the day for Chungnam Asan.
Chungnam Asan overcame a 1-2 loss to Gimpo FC with a 1-0 home victory over Suwon in the 13th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2024 at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21 at the Yi Sunshin Sports Complex. The team moved up to seventh place with 17 points and entered the mid-table race in earnest.
The hosts took the initiative in the match and had the numerical advantage in the 34th minute when Suwon midfielder Kazuki was sent off, but were unable to open the Suwon goal. However, Hwang Ki-wook broke the deadlock. He converted a loose ball in second-half stoppage time with a mid-range shot that eventually found the back of the net to give his team a dramatic victory.
In his post-match press conference, Hwang said, “We haven’t been in a good mood lately after the loss to Gimpo. We desperately needed a win, so it felt good to get it,” he smiled.
Hwang Ki-wook was seen crying after the final whistle when the victory was confirmed. We wondered why.
“When I came to Asan, it meant a lot to me. I’m trying to put meaning into every day. I feel blessed every time I play.”
-How did you feel about the match?
We haven’t been in a good mood lately. We needed a win badly, so it felt good to win.
-When you took the shot, did you feel like it was going to be a goal?
It felt good. It deflected a little bit and 안전놀이터 went away from the goalkeeper. The positioning was important and that’s what led to the goal. I think it will go in when I hit it.
-Why did you cry after the game?
It means a lot to me since I came to Asan. I’m trying to put meaning into every day. I feel blessed every game.
-How did the players react to Kim’s resignation?
It was the first time I heard. I was surprised. The players are in a good mood because of you. They feel it. The players are having fun. It’s just hard when the results don’t come. When I heard it after we won, I thought we would have been in trouble if we lost. I support the coach. I respect him and I can learn a lot from him.
-What was the significance of the win over Suwon?
It was a clean sheet to get where we want to go. It was the first game of the second round robin. The players came together and won, nothing more, nothing less.