[인터뷰] Ji So-yeon of Suwon FC Women led victory in the first leg of the WK League Champions

“I decided not to drink kimchi soup. I’m not even saying the ‘W’ character for victory.”

Suwon FC Women made a successful start in the first game of the 2023 WK League championship, but Ji So-yeon (pictured)’s thoughts are only focused on the second game.

In a post-game interview held at Suwon Stadium on the 19th, Ji So-yeon said, “Even though I won, my mind is complicated,” and “I am thinking about how to prepare for the second game.”

In the first game held at Suwon Stadium on this day, Ji So-yeon scored two goals and played the most important role in defeating Incheon Hyundai Steel. Even though they won 3-1, including Kim Yun-ji’s key goal, against Hyundai Steel, which has reigned as the absolute powerhouse of the WK League, they were able to get a glimpse of their determination to take a cautious step towards the championship trophy.

Ji So-yeon plans to raise a toast after the second match, which will be held at the Incheon Southeast Asiad Rugby Stadium on the 25th. Since Hyundai Steel is the strongest team that has achieved 10 consecutive wins in the WK League, they will not prepare champagne for their first win.

Ji So-yeon said, “I can’t let down my guard yet. I will only like it until today,” and cautioned against an atmosphere that could easily get excited, saying, “Hyundai Steel is a scary team and a very good team. From the challenger’s perspective, I think we will have to prepare well for the second game with enthusiasm.” did.

Ji So-yeon’s first goal in this game was a picturesque free kick goal. In the 28th minute of the second half, Ji So-yeon scored an equalizer with a right-footed free kick inside the box. He explained, “(At the time of the free kick) no one said I was going to kick it, so I said I was going to kick it,” and “I was confident. It was the position I always took the kick from, and it was closer.”

Ji So-yeon said, “I hope there will be good results in the second game as well.” Attention is focused on whether Ji So-yeon will bring victory to the team in the second round of the 2023 WK League championship.

/Reporter Kim Hyeong-wook uk@kyeongin.com