"Taeha Drama" written by Pohang, theater goal for 2 consecutive games

The Pohang Steelers under Park Tae-ha have won three consecutive games. Coach Park, who took the helm of Pohang ahead of this season, let go of Ha Chang-rae, Alex Grant, Zeka, Kim Seung-dae and Ko Young-joon, who were key players last season. It is true that there were many concerns.

He also had a shaky start. In February, he made his first debut in the round of 16 teams with Jeonbuk Hyundai in the AFC Champions League, but lost without a win, with one draw and one loss. He lost 0-1 in the opening match against Ulsan HD in the "Hana Bank K League 1 2024" last month. It seemed that he needed time for Park's color as a "tactician" to blend into Pohang. "It is a process of working together. It will get better and better," Park also said.

The upturn was sparked by back-to-back goals by Jeon Min-kwang, Kim In-sung and Kim Jong-woo in the match against Daegu FC on April 9. It was Park's first win of the season and his debut win as the Pohang coach. Since then, the team has silenced the sensation of Gwangju FC (1-0 win) led by coach Lee Jung-hyo. On April 30, it grabbed the Jeju United (2-0 win), instantly rising to second place in the league. It is only two goals behind the leader, Gimcheon Sangmu (9.8 goals) in multiple goals.

He has a good balance between offense and defense. Pohang, which boasts flexible three-back and four-back strategy, has scored six goals in four matches. It also gave up just two goals. It ranks fourth in the number of goals scored and the first in the minimum number of goals lost among the 12 teams in the K League 1. It averages 1.5 goals and 0.5 goals lost per game. It is the best compared to the previous season (average of 1.39 goals and one point lost).

Wandelson's dedication as he won the team's first foreign captaincy title stands out. According to the soccer statistics firm "Non-Proleven," Wandelson is ranked among the top defensive data list, ranking first in blocking (18 times), third in tackle (5 times) and third in interceptions (10 times). Players who have returned from injury are also strengthening their offense. Kim Jong-woo scored a decisive goal in the match against Daegu, and Jeong Jae-hee scored the final goal in the theater in the match against Gwangju, where he was returning. In the match against Jeju Island, he also scored the first goal during extra time in the second half, and scored the first goal for two consecutive games.

Baek Sung-dong also joined the team. Jeong Jae-hee's first goal in the match against Jeju Island led the team to score a finishing goal at 6 minutes of extra time in the second half. Pohang, which has written "Taeha Drama" for two consecutive games, will seek its fourth consecutive win at the match against Suwon FC on Tuesday. Pohang's fourth consecutive win is the last in the 2020 season.

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