Jung Kyung-ho, Kangwon FC Coach/K League 1
[MyDaily = Seoul World Cup Stadium, Reporter Choi Byung-jin] Coach Jung Kyung-ho was handed a megaphone by Kangwon FC fans.
Kangwon lost 2-4 to FC Seoul in the K League 1 match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 26th.
Kangwon's loss was unexpected. In the first half, they pressed hard, disrupting Seoul's play and controlled the game well. Kim Gun-hee scored first, and Mo Jae-hyun added another with an early second-half penalty.
However, from the 27th minute of the second half, Kangwon conceded three goals in seven minutes. Lingard scored twice, Ryu Jae-moon equalized, and Chun Sung-hoon secured Seoul's win.
After the game, away fans gave Coach Jung a megaphone, reflecting more than just the loss.
Kangwon's first and second-half performances differ greatly. Coach Jung's tactics succeed early on but falter later.
Kangwon FC/Korea Professional Football League
In a match against FC Anyang, a 1-0 lead ended in a draw. Against Daegu FC, a 2-0 advantage became a 2-2 draw. In the ACLE game against Vissel Kobe, a 3-0 lead ended in a 3-3 draw, though Kangwon won with a late goal. Yet, anxiety grew after losing to Seoul.
Disappointed fans led Coach Jung to apologize with a megaphone. In a press conference, he admitted, "Fans are right to be upset. We need to perform better in the second half, and I take responsibility."
Improving second-half play is crucial, but views on the megaphone incident vary. Despite last season's runner-up finish and current third place in ACLE, some question if criticism is fair given Kangwon's resources.
Jung Kyung-ho, Kangwon FC Coach/K League 1
Seoul's win was aided by strong substitutes. Kangwon's foreign player shortage, worsened by Gabriel's suspension, was evident. With mostly domestic players, Kangwon's achievements raise questions. An official noted, "Isn't this Jung's first full season?" Improving second-half strategy and subs are key for Jung, but a balanced view is needed.
Coach Jung expressed mixed emotions. "I'm losing sleep analyzing opponents," he noted, adding, "Our progress is clear with last year's runner-up and this year's Final A finishes. Fans want more, and we will fix second-half issues. It's time to unite and support the team," he urged.