1-1 free kick equalizer at the end of the match against Uzbekistan
Cho Hyun-taek (21, Bucheon FC), who was named in the left-defender candidate group of the next generation national team with a perfect performance in his second year as a professional, scored his debut goal in the Olympic team ‘Hwang Seon-Hong-Ho’.
Cho Hyeon-taek scored the equalizer 1-1 in the 34th minute of the second half in the evaluation match between the Korean U-23 (under 23) soccer team and Uzbekistan held at the Hwaseong Sports Complex Main Stadium in Gyeonggi-do on the 26th.
Cho Hyun-taek, who took the free-kick from the right side of the penalty tee, shot a sharply curved left-footed kick.
The shot accurately hit the upper left corner of the Uzbek goal and shook the net.
It was a picturesque goal scene.
Hwang Seon-Hong-Ho, who was fighting against Uzbekistan, avoided defeat thanks to Cho Hyun-taek’s left foot.
It was also his debut goal for Cho Hyun-taek in three matches for the Olympic team.
Jo Hyun-taek’s left foot literally rose in the water.
Cho Hyun-taek, who came from Baekam Middle School and Shingal High School and joined Ulsan Hyundai in 2020, has been playing for K League 2 (Second Division) Bucheon on loan from 2021.
He was right in choosing a second division team to get a chance to play.
He played almost every game as a starter, and his performance improved by leaps and bounds.
This season, he has been particularly aggressive.
He scored one goal and three assists last season, and has six goals and four assists this season.
He has already filled the double-digit attack points he had set before the season.
Jo Hyun-taek, who met in the mix zone after the Uzbek match, said, “The coach (Bucheon Lee Young-min) gave me a lot of opportunities, so I just grew one step further.
I’m still not satisfied with myself.
We have to grow more,” he lowered himself.
“It feels good to score in a match that I almost lost today, but I feel very sorry for not winning,” he said with a firm expression.
Still, the scoring moment was pleasantly replayed.
Cho Hyun-taek said, “I thought it was a good angle to kick with my left foot, but when I looked at my teammates, I couldn’t see a left-footed player, so I just said I’d give it a try, but I got lucky.”
Then, he said, “At the moment of shooting (on the instep properly), I thought, ‘I’m on top’,” he said, with his eyes twinkling.
Although he scored a valuable goal, it is difficult to give a perfect score if you look at Cho Hyun-taek’s defense alone.
Not only Cho Hyun-taek but also Hwang Seon-Hong-Ho’s defenses were all shaken by Uzbek’s fast attack.
When asked about his goal of participating in the Olympic finals, Cho Hyun-taek said, “My position is defense, but my defense is very poor.
“I think if we can improve our defense more and build a more muscular physique, we can aim for the final entry in the Olympics.”
Meanwhile, Cho Hyun-taek’s lease in Bucheon ends this year.
Cho Hyun-taek said, “There are many ‘top-level’ players in Ulsan.
I will compete,” he said.
/yunhap news