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The national soccer team defeated Japan and achieved the feat of winning three consecutive gold medals for the first time in Asian Games history.
Even in a difficult situation where the first goal was lost to Japan, the players’ fighting spirit and persistence led to a comeback victory.
Reporter Kim Ki-beom reports from Hangzhou.
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The national team unexpectedly gave up the first goal to Japan, who met again in the finals after five years.
Two minutes into the first half, the side defense was shaken and suffered a blow.
The national team, which gave up a goal for the first time in this competition, did not lose its composure, however.
In the 27th minute of the first half, midfielder Baek Seung-ho shook up the Japanese defense with a brilliant dribble, and then Jung Woo-young headed a cross from Hwang Jae-won to equalize.
It was Jung Woo-young’s 8th goal, making him the top scorer.
The national team gradually put pressure on Japan, led by ace Lee Kang-in.
In the end, in the 11th minute of the second half, Cho Young-wook, who received a pass from Jung Woo-young, scored the comeback goal.
The national team did well to block Japan’s last-minute offensive, winning 2-1 and winning the gold medal.
It was a thrilling moment as we became the first Asian Games soccer team to win the title three times in a row.
[정우영/아시안게임 축구 국가대표 : “끝까지 함께 응원해주신 팬분들 감사드리고, 저희 금메달 땄습니다.”]
Coach Hwang Seon-hong, who made the World Cup semifinals during his time as a player, has created a new turning point in his career as a coach.
[황선홍/아시안게임 축구 대표팀 감독 : “어려운 과정이었지만 선수들하고 지원스태프하고 코칭스태프하고 다 같이 노력한 결과고 한국에서 늦은 밤까지 성원해주신 국민들에게 기쁨을 드린 거 같아 기쁘게 생각합니다.”]
Athletes experienced the thrill of reaching the top of the podium.
The Taegeuk Warriors came together as one and won a shining gold medal, marking the finale of the Asian Games.
This is Kim Ki-beom from KBS News in Hangzhou.
Camera reporter: Rodong-soo / Video editor: Kwon Hyeok-rak
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2023-10-08 03:01:00
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