Winning Goal Scorer Oh Hyun-gyu: 'A Moment I Dreamed of for Four Years'

Oh Hyun-gyu, the scorer of the decisive goal against the Czech Republic, shared his elation, stating, "It's a moment I've dreamed of for four years... The fans in Korea and Mexico gave me great strength."

Substituted into the match in the 24th minute of the second half, replacing Son Heung-min, Oh Hyun-gyu scored the go-ahead goal in the 35th minute. He converted a cross from Hwang In-beom with his left foot, securing a 2-1 victory for South Korea in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic.

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It's a moment I've dreamed of for four years... The fans in Korea and Mexico gave me great strength.

Reflecting on the pivotal moment, Oh Hyun-gyu appeared somewhat dazed, remarking, "I don't remember it well. I don't recall exactly how I played or how I scored, so I only realized the goal went in after watching the video."

Adding to the drama, Oh Hyun-gyu had been dealing with a fever of up to 38 degrees Celsius prior to the game, making his participation and subsequent match-winning performance even more remarkable.

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I don't remember it well. I don't recall exactly how I played or how I scored, so I only realized the goal went in after watching the video.