Cho Gue-sung scores again as Midtjylland reaches UECL group stage

South Korean striker Cho Gue-sung netted his second goal in as many games, propelling Danish club FC Midtjylland into the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) group stage. The team secured their advancement with a decisive 4-1 victory over Croatia's HNK Rijeka in the second leg of their playoff match.

Cho Gue-sung entered the game as a substitute in the 57th minute and sealed Midtjylland's win with a header in the 78th minute. This goal followed his crucial strike in the first leg on August 21, marking his second consecutive goal and his second of the season. The striker had recently expressed his relief after ending a prolonged goal drought.

With the 6-1 aggregate triumph over Rijeka, Midtjylland secured their place among the 36 teams competing in the UECL group stage. This marks a significant achievement for the Danish club, allowing them to compete on a larger European stage.

The UECL group stage will feature prominent teams from across Europe, including Serbia's Crvena Zvezda, where South Korean player Kim Ye-geon plays. The competition provides a platform for clubs like Midtjylland to test their mettle against diverse international competition.

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I struggled for a long time without scoring, but I finally scored.