Jung Kyung-ho, Coach of Kangwon FC/K League
[MyDaily = Seoul World Cup Stadium, Reporter Choi Byung-jin] Coach Jung Kyung-ho of Kangwon FC received a megaphone.
Kangwon lost 2-4 to FC Seoul in the K League 1 match on the 26th at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The comeback defeat stunned Kangwon. They applied strong pressure initially, disrupting Seoul's attacks. Kim Gun-hee scored early, followed by Mo Jae-hyun's penalty goal in the second half.
From the 27th minute of the second half, Kangwon conceded three goals within seven minutes, collapsing. Lingard scored twice, with Ryu Jae-moon and Chun Sung-hoon securing Seoul's win.
After the game, Kangwon fans gave Coach Jung a megaphone, reflecting broader concerns beyond this defeat.
Kangwon's performance fluctuates between halves. Coach Jung's strategies work well early, but the team falters later.
Kangwon FC/K League
In a match against FC Anyang (Round 32), Kangwon, leading 1-0, conceded an equalizer late in the game. Against Daegu FC, they let a 2-0 lead slip to a 2-2 draw. In the ACLE match with Vissel Kobe, a 3-0 halftime lead ended 3-3, despite a late win. The inconsistency grew, resulting in the loss to Seoul.
Fans expressed their dissatisfaction, prompting Coach Jung to apologize via megaphone. He acknowledged, "Fans must be disappointed. They urge us to maintain pressure in the second half. I take responsibility and aim to improve."
Addressing second-half issues is crucial, but opinions vary on Coach Jung's megaphone reception. Kangwon finished second last season and reached Final A again. They sit third in the ACLE with 6 points. A league official questioned if the criticism is fair given the team's achievements.
Jung Kyung-ho, Coach of Kangwon FC/K League
Seoul's comeback was fueled by strong substitutes, highlighting Kangwon's reliance on domestic players, as Gabriel was suspended. This raises whether achieving success with local talent is notable. The same official said, "Isn't this Jung's first official season as head coach?" Improving second-half play and substitutions are tasks for Coach Jung, requiring a realistic view.
Coach Jung shared his concerns, saying, "I lose sleep analyzing opponents." He noted the team's progress, having been runners-up last year and reached Final A. "Fans want better results, and I'll improve second-half play," he concluded, calling for unity and support.