Coach Lee Jung-hyo's "Trust Man" Park Tae-joon said, "I thought it would be difficult for a Korean midfielder to play in Japan." ··"I felt 'deserved' while playing ACLE."
Coach Lee Jung-hyo's "Trust Man" Park Tae-joon said, "I thought it would be difficult for a Korean midfielder to play in Japan." ··"I felt 'deserved' while playing ACLE."
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Park Tae-joon (26, Gwangju FC) took the lead in winning five consecutive games against FC Seoul.
Gwangju beat Seoul 2-1 in the ninth round of the K League 19 of the 2025 season at Seoul World Cup Stadium on April 19.
With Park leading 1-0, Park scored an additional goal at the 18th minute of the second half to seal the victory. Park grabbed the ball that bounced inside the penalty box, sending a fast shot across the Seoul net. Thanks to Park's additional goal, Gwangju allowed Jesse Lingard to score a chasing goal at the 33rd minute of the second half, but managed to secure three points.
This is the story of Park Tae-joon, who visited the press conference as a trainee player.
Q. They earned three points away from Seoul.
I would like to thank the fans of Gwangju who came all the way to Seoul. I was able to win because the fans cheered me on. It was a difficult game, but it seems that we fought as a team and produced good results.
Q. He scored and took the lead in the team's victory.
Coach Lee Jung-hyo, coach, and teammates all said, "It's time to score a goal." I'm glad that I scored a goal in an important game. I think it's better because my goal became the winning goal.
Q. It was my last game before heading to Saudi Arabia.
I'm going to Saudi Arabia. We played one more game than other teams due to our schedule at the AFC Champions League Elite. We had to widen the gap between the points as much as possible. We tried to win unconditionally, considering those aspects with the players. Until now, we had never thought of the ACLE quarterfinal match against Al Hilal. We only thought of the match against Seoul and prepared for the victory.
Q. It is the fifth consecutive victory against Seoul.
Ahead of the match, he knew that he is on a four-game winning streak against Seoul. He said he has not lost to Seoul in a year and six months. The results so far have added to his confidence. In particular, it is a showdown between two leaders representing the K-League. We had to win because it was a game of resourcefulness. Our coach really wanted to win. The players played harder for the coach.
Q. He even postponed his enlistment for the quarterfinal match of the ACLE. Now it's the match against Al Hilal.
Now, we have to prepare for the match against Al Hilal. I'm excited. Al Hilal has many good players who have experienced big leagues in Europe. We are behind in our individual skills. However, I believe that if we unite as a team, we can bring good results.
Q: We play more than two games a week. Isn't it hard? Coach Lee Jung-hyo was worried that Park Tae-joon might get hurt.
It is a happy thing that there are many players. Coach Lee Jung-hyo trusts me and keeps me in the game. I'm trying my best to take care of my body. If it's not hard, it's a lie, but many people around me help me. I'm overcoming the hard part.
Q. After going to ACLE, I have to prepare to join the army.
Joining the military is only after ACLE. I don't think about the military right now. I only focus on preparing for the game in front of me. I will analyze Al Hilal well and show good performance.
Q. How do you feel ahead of the ACLE quarterfinals.
"The excitement is the biggest. The ACLE quarterfinals is a big stage. We beat Vissel Kobe, who we had never won in our two matches, in the second round of the round of 16, and made our way to the quarterfinals. The match gave us great confidence. Al-Hilal is a good team. However, nobody knows the result of a single match. I will pour everything into it without regret.
Q. Al Hilal has many players who have experienced European big leagues. 안전놀이터
There are many players I know just by name. They are players with good abilities. However, if we compete as a team, I think it is worth a try. I will not back down and strongly confront them. I will not leave any regrets.