FC Seoul Coach Kim Ki-dong Dismisses China Move Rumors, Praises Song Min-kyu After Daejeon Win
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- FC Seoul defeated Daejeon 4-2 to extend their lead in K League 1.
- Substitute Song Min-kyu scored two goals and assisted another in a decisive 14-minute span.
- Coach Kim Ki-dong praised Song's performance and dismissed rumors of his departure to China.
FC Seoul secured a crucial 4-2 comeback victory against Daejeon, extending their lead atop the K League 1 standings. The win snapped a three-game winless streak for the league leaders, who now hold a 10-point advantage over second-place Ulsan Hyundai.
The atmosphere was down, and I thought it was a game we had to win. I felt the players' will was strong during preparation, so I wasn't overly worried.
The hero of the match was undoubtedly Song Min-kyu, who entered the game as a substitute in the 69th minute. In a stunning 14-minute display, Song scored the equalizer in the 81st minute and the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute. He then sealed the victory by assisting Jung Seung-won's goal in the 93rd minute.
Following the match, FC Seoul manager Kim Ki-dong lauded Song's impactful performance. "The atmosphere was down, and I thought it was a game we had to win," Kim stated. "I felt the players' will was strong during preparation, so I wasn't overly worried."
Min-kyu, who came in, turned the game around in just 14 minutes on the field.
Kim specifically praised Song's contribution, saying, "Min-kyu, who came in, turned the game around in just 14 minutes on the field." The coach also took the opportunity to address recent speculation about his own future, firmly dismissing rumors linking him to a coaching position in China. "I love Seoul," he declared, reaffirming his commitment to the club.
I love Seoul.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.