Interim National Team Coach Moreno Studies the K League
Interim national team coach Roberto Moreno and his staff are studying the K League up close ahead of their first official camp. On September 19 alone, they watched Bucheon FC vs. Gimcheon Sangmu and FC Anyang vs. Ulsan HD back to back. Moreno said he wants football that is “brave, full of personality, and aggressive in holding possession and taking the initiative.” Goalkeeping coach Nico Bosch said the staff had analyzed more than 20 Korean goalkeepers in advance.
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Anyang’s Elcurano Beats Ulsan in Injury-Return Match
FC Anyang beat Ulsan HD 2-1 in Round 30 of the K League 1 on September 19 and moved up to 7th place at 9-11-10 (38 points). Elcurano, back after a month out with injury, scored the winner from the penalty spot in the second half. “I knew what I was needed for, and the team knew it needed a win,” he said, dedicating the goal to his wife and daughter at home. He and Matheus also held a celebration for teammate Ailton, who is out for the season with a torn ACL.
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Gimcheon Win for First Time in 9 Games, With Two Soon-to-Be-Discharged Scorers
Gimcheon Sangmu beat Bucheon FC 2-0 in Round 30 on September 19 at Bucheon Stadium, their first win in nine matches. Ko Jae-hyun opened the scoring in the 32nd minute of the second half, and substitute Park Se-jin sealed it on a counterattack in the 41st. Both players scored meaningful goals with their military discharge approaching. Gimcheon, winless with seven draws and one loss in its previous eight, moved up to 10th on 33 points, while Bucheon dropped to 11th on 32.
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