"Focus on FC Anyang!" Captain's cry..."We're doing well. We can do better"
"Focus on FC Anyang!" Captain's cry..."We're doing well. We can do better"
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FC Anyang is showing its potential on the tough K League 1 stage. Captain Lee Chang-yong said Anyang is adjusting well to the first division stage, and told them to run together.
Anyang, which achieved the promotion that it had long aspired last season, announced "zombie soccer" in the first part of the league, and put forward the slogan of "In the spirit of a challenger." Anyang's goal in the first part of the league was to go beyond staying in the final A.
It was not easy from the beginning of the season. Due to construction of their home stadiums, they had to play in the first three consecutive away games. They met Ulsan HD, FC Seoul and Gwangju FC in succession. They displayed an extraordinary performance by beating defending champions Ulsan from the opening game. However, they lost in away games in Seoul and Gwangju, and suffered humiliating 1-3 losses to Gimcheon Sangmu at their home after four games after refurbishment, falling into a quagmire for three consecutive losses.
Anyang got back together. Later, Chae Hyun-woo, a rising star, scored a point in an away match against Daegu FC, breaking away its losing streak. Anyang gradually adapted to the first part. Coach Yoo Byung-hoon began to show off his tactical abilities by taking out 300 cards in addition to the previous 400 cards, and the team gradually became accustomed to the strategy and started to play soccer unique to Anyang.
Currently, Anyang is showing 'men's soccer'. Everything is either right or wrong. Starting with the match against Daegu, the team has had "win-loss-win-loss-win-loss" over the past six games. Although it is not a satisfactory result, the team has displayed good performance every game. It is also ranked eighth with 12 points. Considering that the gap between the ranks is not so big this season, Anyang will also be able to follow under the top ranks if it wins the upcoming match.
Captain Lee Chang-yong said Anyang can show enough strength in K League 1. "I feel that the team's performance has been getting better since the last match against Jeonbuk," he said, meeting in the joint coverage area (Mix Zone) after the home game against Ulsan HD at Anyang Sports Complex on the 23rd. "Even if we lose, it has become important what kind of game we play. Players also feel and look back on this a lot."
"We are gaining strength that we can do it. Every game is of course important. Even if there are parts that are lacking, we have to move on quickly and concentrate on the next game. We lost 0-1 to Ulsan today, but I think there were many positive things. We have to run again to win the upcoming game," he vowed.
For the captain, it was never easy to return to the first part after a long time. Lee Chang-yong has played for Ulsan, Ansan-Asan Mugunghwa (military service), and Seongnam FC since his professional debut with Gangwon FC in 2013. Excluding his military service days, he spent a lot of time in the first part, but returned to the first part four years after moving to Anyang in 2022.
Lee Chang-yong talked about the pressure he was feeling. "I interviewed him even if I lost the first part," he said with a smile. "Actually, I felt a lot of pressure. I think it was more so because I was the captain. At the time of my third consecutive defeat, I agonized a lot about what I should do. However, I thought that there was nothing I could change just by worrying about it. Rather, I started to lower the pressure and became more comfortable. I think I have improved concentration in the game. Now I am enjoying the performance with the players comfortably."
"The coach is leading the players well. The players are also following well. Veteran players and young players have no difficulty communicating," he said. "It's four wins and six losses. I think we've adjusted to about 40 percent. Since there is no draw, they call it a "man's team." It's not what we were aiming for, but we need to build up our strength to win. We talk a lot about having fun with the players. Our players are doing well and I think we can do well. They are talented players. If they work together, they don't have to worry too much." 먹튀검증
It is Anyang, which is alternately recording wins and losses. It will have a showdown at home with Jeju SK on Wednesday. After the 0-1 defeat at Ulsan, Lee said, "We lost this time, so it's our turn to win next time." If the trend of "man's team" continues, it will be our turn to win. Will Anyang be able to set off a winning streak at home once again.