"Alternative request → Goal 84 seconds after A match debut." Kim Minyoung Jung, who was emotional, said, "I still can't believe it."

"Alternative request → Goal 84 seconds after A match debut." Kim Minyoung Jung, who was emotional, said, "I still can't believe it."

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"I couldn't believe I was going to debut"
Korean women's national soccer team midfielder Minyoung Jung (25) wrote a dramatic story. After being substituted for the A-match team, he scored a goal at an opportunity to make a surprise debut in the A-match. It took only one minute and 24 seconds for Minyoung Jung to score his debut goal in the A-match game. "I still can't believe it," Minyoung Jung said, trying hard to hold back his tears.

Minyoung Jung started as a midfielder in the match against Colombia at the women's national soccer team held at Mir Stadium in Yongin on Sunday, and scored the first goal 84 seconds after the kickoff whistle. After a chaotic scene at the gate, he connected the ball flowing in front of the arc with a non-stop shot from his left foot to shake the opponent's net. At the moment of his debut goal in the A-match game, he blocked his mouth as if he could not believe it, and soon shared his joy with his teammates.

It was also a big goal for the women's team led by head coach Shin Sang-woo. Shin was scoreless in both the two consecutive away matches in Australia in April and the first warm-up match against Colombia on April 30. It was Minyoung Jung's debut goal that broke the frustrating trend of scoreless goals. He became the first player to score at home since the launch of Shin. In addition to the first goal, he showed his presence in the midfield and was replaced by Kim Shin-ji (AS Roma) in the 18th minute of the second half.

Although his debut goal did not reach the final goal due to the team's own goal loss in the second half, it was already a dream A match debut for Jung Min-young. In particular, it became a more emotional story for him, given that the team's boarding itself began with a "alternative request."

In fact, Minyoung Jung did not make the roster of the national team against Colombia, which was announced for the first time. He was virtually eliminated from the national team after failing to play even a minute even after being selected for the two consecutive away matches in Australia in April. However, as Jeon Eun-ha (Gyeongju KHNP) left the lineup due to a knee injury, he was reappointed as coach Shin Sang-woo.
However, he did not tell his parents about his selection. He could not play in two consecutive away matches in Australia earlier, and it was hard to guarantee his participation in the match as he was substituted. In fact, he only sat on the bench in his first warm-up match against Colombia held at the Incheon Asian Rugby Stadium on June 30. Then, he made his A-match debut, which he had dreamed of only on the day, by making his name on the surprise starting list. Furthermore, he made his debut goal in less than two minutes after his debut.

After the game, he met with reporters at the joint coverage area and looked still puzzled. "I think I was more desperate because I came in as a substitute," Minyoung Jung said. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to participate, and I'm also grateful to my teammates for their hard work. Honestly, I couldn't believe that I was going to make my debut, but I still can't believe it because I never thought about scoring a goal." 스포츠토토

Minyoung Jung tried hard to calm down while expressing his feelings, but soon regained his coolness. Although he made his debut like a dream, his A-match debut goal on the day does not necessarily guarantee him to join the national team in the future. Minyoung Jung himself knows that he is a substitute, so he has a long way to go. Instead, he got more motivation on the day. "I think I was a little more desperate because I joined the team as a substitute," Minyoung Jung said. "First of all, the first thing to do is to work harder and do better in your team," adding, "Taegeuk mark is the next thing."