"I learn from Holland and Kim Minjae." Heo Yul, a 'multiplayer' who refers to both FW and CB, a monster
"I learn from Holland and Kim Minjae." Heo Yul, a 'multiplayer' who refers to both FW and CB, a monster
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Gwangju's multiplayer Heo Yul was referring to Elling Holland and Kim Min-jae together.
Gwangju FC defeated Johor Darlle Thaksim 3-1 in the third round of the AFC Champions League Elite (ACLE) league stage in the 2024-25 season held at Mir Stadium in Yongin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Gwangju has thus won three consecutive ACLE games and maintained its sole lead.
Coach Lee Jung-hyo put in Heo Yul at the beginning of the second half. The situation was 2-1, but Gwangju lost the momentum during the first half. Heo Yul, who joined with Lee Kun-hee and Cho Sung-kwon, endured Johor's rough play and focused on widening the gap. Eventually, at the 43rd minute of the second half, Asani scored a cross from the opposite side and Heo Yul hit his head to induce an own goal. Gwangju ended the game with a 3-1 victory.
Heo Yul had a decisive header, but unfortunately, the ball was recorded as an own goal after hitting the opponent team's defense. "It's unfortunate, but at that moment, I was really happy to enjoy the goal with the fans," Heo said in the mixed zone after the match. "It's an own goal again, but the play we prepared led to the goal. It was good because I felt like I made a play that I'm looking forward to the next game on my own."
Heo Yul is from Gwangju Youth Kumho High School. Having played professionally in the 2020 season, he was a rising striker with outstanding physical characteristics measuring 193 centimeters. Although he seemed to emerge as a key striker in Gwangju, coach Lee Jung-hyo has given him a new role as a center back this season. Heo displayed stability as a defender as well. Lee was also satisfied, and he moved to and from positions as needed, but at the end of the season, he is playing the role of a striker again.
Heo Yul said, "As I focused on blocking the opponent from the defense standpoint, I thought I could be bolder when I went up as a striker. I thought that even if I was a little more challenging, I would be more threatening to the opponent, and that helped me greatly," he said, expressing satisfaction with his play.
-How do you feel about the game
Despite the home game, it was held in Yongin, and it rained a lot, so it was a tough game, but I'm really happy to win
-If you compare the good advantage of grass and the shortcoming of travel distance when it was held in Yongin?
It seems like the grass has a greater advantage. Certainly, the flow of the game itself seems to be faster in tempo. If the grass is not good, the ball bounces once and bounces twice, and then it feels like it's snapped. As the ball moves smoothly, the game seems to be fast and the game feels a little faster
-It feels like I'm back as a striker
As I focused on blocking the opponent from the defense standpoint, I thought I could be bolder when I moved up as a striker. I thought that even if I challenge myself a little more, I would be more threatening to the opponent, which helped me greatly
-The header of the conversion was recorded as the opponent's own goal
Unfortunately, at that moment, I was very happy to enjoy the goal with the fans. It was an own goal again, but the play we prepared led to a goal. It was nice to play that I was looking forward to the next game on my own
-How it feels to deal with Johor with a lot of foreign players
I was confident in my physical side, so I didn't feel that much pressure. I don't think we showed much of what the opponent prepared than we prepared. There wasn't much difference or anything.
-Is it helpful to gain experience in winning with ACLE
Players' dream is to play overseas. There are many players whose goal is to play on overseas stages. Personally and as a team, I think it is a great motivation for the leaders. I think it gives me confidence to prepare for the next game
-What do you think the Vissel Kobe expedition will be like
I think we'll gain more strength. Vissel Kobe is the top team in the J-League. Since we beat two Japanese teams, even the opponent won't see us easily. We'll also analyze it well and prepare. I'm very excited. I think we'll be able to have a really fun game
-Is there a European league or player that you watch the most 스포츠토토
I watch a lot of Premier League games. I keep watching Elling Holland. (Do you watch defenders?) I watch a lot of Kim Min-jae. Because after Coach Bang Sang Kompany took office, I feel that he is really fast and strong in terms of defense.