[스포츠니어스 | 수원=조성룡 기자] There really aren’t any owners like this.
On the 29th, FC Anyang were led by Ahn Byung-joon in the 16th minute of the first half in the Hanawon Q K-League promotion play-off second leg against Suwon Samsung at the Suwon World Cup Stadium, but was balanced by the goal of the Acosti equalized in the 10th minute of the second half. Subsequently, the match led to extra time, but in the 14th minute of the second half, just before the end, Hyungyu Oh conceded a goal and lost 1-2. Following this day, Anyang had to postpone the promotion opportunity to the next with a score of 1-2 in the first and second rounds.
On this day, Anyang Choi Dae-ho Mayor visited Suwon World Cup Stadium. He came as the owner of Anyang. Rather, I came to the stadium with a wish for Anyang promotion. In the first half, he sat in the VIP seat and silently watched Anyang’s game. Anyang conceded a goal and ended the first half 0-1.
However, owner Choi Dae-ho moved his seat at the interval. Owner Choi Dae-ho, who left the W seat with his assistant, moved to the cheering seat. The seat was also central. It was in the “core” that supporters often refer to. He continued to stand up, shouting slogans and singing cheering songs, praying for a tie for Anyang.
When Anyang scored a draw in the second half, owner Choi Dae-ho cheered like crazy. They hugged and rejoiced with the young Anyang fans who sat around them. At that time, I was not the owner, I was just an Anyang fan. Even after that, owner Choi Dae-ho continued to stand in his place, run and reach out, shouting “Promote to Anyang”. He was really desperate.
When regular time was up, owner Choi Dae-ho said, “I think we’re going to extra time” and was preparing for a physical (?) Battle. And even in overtime, he didn’t quit his position as an away cheerleader. However, Anyang’s comeback goal, which he so desired, did not come. Rather, opponent Suwon Samsung laughed as he scored a dramatic winning goal.
At the end of the overtime, owner Choi Dae-ho quietly left the cheering table away, swallowing his deep regret. Afterwards, he moved to the ground and greeted the fans as he comforted Anyang’s players. The promotion he dreamed of so much has been postponed until later. But it was 120 minutes that proved once again that there is no such owner anywhere.
