"Veteran CB" Koo Ja-yong, who stepped on the Bucheon Stadium, said, "I see desperate colleagues who do their best."

"Veteran CB" Koo Ja-yong, who stepped on the Bucheon Stadium, said, "I see desperate colleagues who do their best."

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"I can feel the desperation."

The match between Bucheon FC 1995 (hereinafter referred to as Bucheon) and Ansan Greeners (hereinafter referred to as Ansan) took place in the fourth round of Hana Bank's K League 2 2025 at Bucheon Stadium at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The match was 3-1 and Bucheon won. Bucheon easily defeated Ansan, where Jang scored a goal in the 12th minute, combining Montagno in the 4th minute, Gallego in the 10th minute of the second half, and Park Chang-joon in the 33rd minute of the second half.

Another scene that drew attention at Bucheon on the day was the sortie of veteran center back Gu Ja-yong. Gu Ja-yong chose a "surprise transfer" in the winter transfer market. Given that he was joined by an outstanding defender, it was natural that Bucheon fans had high expectations. Koo Ja-yong, who was adjusting his condition, replaced Lee Jae-won at the end of the second half. It was a short time, but it was meaningful in that he stepped on the ground wearing Bucheon clothes for the first time.

After the game, he faced Gu Ja-yong in the mixed zone. First, Gu Ja-yong said, "I played an official match for the first time in almost three months. It felt like it had been too long since I ran, but anyway, I got to be replaced. It's thanks to the players who provided a foothold to enter. I'm grateful to my teammates."

Bucheon coach Lee Young-min said Koo Ja-yong's form was good during the training. He asked Koo Ja-yong about his feelings about the game. "I was nervous outside and went in, so I don't really know. It's still cold. I have the Korea Cup next week, and I think I should focus on that." He replied honestly, "There were rumors that I could run." On the day when the match against Ansan was held, Bucheon was indeed hit with a strong wind that reminded me of the middle of winter.

Adapting is also an important task as we are at an unfamiliar club. "Players get close quickly. I think I get closer quickly because I am a senior," Gu said. "I think the reason why coach Lee Young-min chose me is 'experience'. He emphasized when he greeted the coach at first. He said that it would be nice if he could help relatively young Bucheon defenders."

Starting with the match against Ansan, Bucheon has regained the top spot. It has garnered three wins in four games this season, and is considered a dark horse in the early days of this season. The mood of the team has significantly improved. How did the team feel from the inside? Gu Ja-yong said, "The atmosphere is better than I thought. The players' concentration is considerable. They may lack support compared to other clubs, but I can see their teammates doing their best. I can feel their earnestness. I think it's good." 토토사이트

What goals will Gu Ja-yong set and move to in the 2025 season? "I didn't think about the number of games. We have to show good performances. That will create synergy between me and the team. Above all, I want to thoroughly prepare myself personally."

Meanwhile, Bucheon will play the Korea Cup schedule against Yeoju FC on the 23rd. Attention is focusing on whether Gu Ja-yong will appear more time.