In the 2023 Hana One Q K League 1 Round 38 match between Suwon Samsung and Gangwon FC held at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do on the afternoon of the 2nd, Suwon players are devastated as their relegation to the second division for the first time since its founding was confirmed with a 0-0 draw.
“I have never once thought about (Suwon Samsung’s relegation).”
Jung Kyung-ho, head coach of Gangwon FC, who was the opponent, also expressed surprise at Suwon Samsung’s relegation from the second division (K League 2).
Gangwon, which narrowly avoided direct relegation, could fall to the second division depending on the results of the promotion playoffs, but Coach Jeong expressed confidence, saying, “Gangwon is gaining its own color and will become a better team.”
Gangwon drew 0-0 in the away game against Suwon Samsung in the final 38th round of Hana One Q K League 1 2023 held at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 2nd.
Suwon, who drew at home that day, ranked last among 12 teams with 8 wins, 9 draws, and 21 losses (33 points). Gangwon ranked 10th with 34 points and will play the promotion playoffs against the winner of the K League 2 playoffs (Gyeongnam-Gimpo).
Gangwon FC head coach Jeong Gyeong-ho, replacing coach Yoon Jeong-hwan, who was unable to play in the final game due to accumulated warnings, is looking at the ground during the 2023 Hana One Q K League 1 Round 38 match between Suwon Samsung and Gangwon FC held at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do on the afternoon of the 2nd. .
Coach Jeong Kyung-ho led the team in place of Gangwon coach Yoon Jeong-hwan, who was benched that day due to accumulated warnings, and led the team to a valuable draw.
After the game, Coach Jeong Kyung-ho expressed satisfaction, saying, “We were able to play the game as we had prepared,” and “Suwon played defensive soccer at home, so we were able to possess a lot of the ball.”
Gangwon, which could avoid direct relegation with a draw, actually took the initiative against Suwon with attacking football until the middle of the second half. On the other hand, Suwon left a deep disappointment by appearing on the defensive in the final game, when they desperately needed a win.
Coach Jeong said, “Honestly, I expected Suwon to play defensively,” and added, “The situation was not as difficult as I thought. “If the home team had been more aggressive, it would have been more difficult for us.”
Afterwards, when Coach Jeong was asked by reporters, “Have you ever thought about Suwon Samsung’s relegation?” he firmly said, “Never.”
He said, “We survived through the relegation playoffs last year, and I thought Suwon would take lessons from that and move forward and establish itself as a leading club, but it seems there were various problems this year as well. “It is unfortunate that Suwon fell, even considering the success of the K League,” he said.
He continued, “As a K-League leader and fan, I feel so sorry. In the last game, the cheering of Suwon fans and the atmosphere that filled the stadium should continue. “It’s unfortunate that the leading club has fallen,” he added.
Chief Coach Jeong said, “I could feel (Suwon’s relegation) when I saw the fans being silent after the game,” adding, “There were players who fell down and cried on the field. Doesn’t the time of silence prepare for Suwon’s current situation?” He said carefully.
Gangwon-do has not yet decided to remain. The fight for survival unfolds again through the promotion playoffs.
Coach Jeong said, “The team is growing and developing further under Coach Yoon Jeong-hwan’s system,” and “Gangwon’s unique color is being established.” “The players have the capabilities and Gangwon will become a better team,” he said. 19가이드03