Jung Kyung-ho, coach of Kangwon FC, Korea Professional Football League.
[MyDaily = Seoul World Cup Stadium, Reporter Choi Byung-jin] Kangwon FC's Coach Jung Kyung-ho utilized a megaphone.
Kangwon lost 2-4 to FC Seoul in the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' round 34 at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 26th.
The defeat shocked Kangwon. They initially pressured Seoul, disrupting their attacks and taking control with effective build-up play. Kim Gun-hee scored first, followed by Mo Jae-hyun's penalty at the second half's start.
However, Kangwon conceded three goals in seven minutes from the 27th minute of the second half. Lingard netted twice, Ryu Jae-moon scored a comeback goal, and Chun Sung-hoon secured the win.
After the match, Kangwon's away fans gave Coach Jung a megaphone, reflecting broader frustrations beyond the Seoul loss.
Kangwon shows stark first-half dominance but collapses in the second. Coach Jung's strategy works early, but they falter later.
Kangwon FC, Korea Professional Football League.
In round 32 against FC Anyang, leading 1-0, they conceded late to draw. Against Daegu FC, a 2-0 lead ended 2-2. In the AFC Champions League Elite against Vissel Kobe, a 3-0 lead resulted in a 3-3 draw, despite winning in extra time. The failures culminated in the Seoul loss.
Fans voiced discontent, prompting Coach Jung to apologize with a megaphone. In the press conference, he acknowledged fans' disappointment and vowed to improve second-half performances.
Improving second-half play is crucial, but the 'megaphone' incident divides opinion. Kangwon finished runners-up last season, entering Final A consecutively. They're third in ACLE with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss. A league official questioned if the criticism is justified given the club's size.
Jung Kyung-ho, coach of Kangwon FC, Korea Professional Football League.
Seoul's substitutes drove their comeback. Kangwon's lack of foreign players, due to Gabriel's suspension, highlighted their depth issue. This raises questions on whether domestic success is admirable. An official noted it's Coach Jung's first official season. Improving second-half performance and strategic substitutions is necessary, but realistic expectations are needed.
Coach Jung expressed his challenges. "I'm losing sleep analyzing opponents," he noted, emphasizing their progress as last year's runners-up and this year's Final A finish. He understands fans' desire for better results and promised to enhance second-half efforts, urging unity and support.