There is a saying that ominous premonitions do not go astray.
This also applies here at Montague Stadium.
"hey! What are you doing! "Don't leave space and put pressure on yourself!"
24 minutes in the first half.
Sacco began hastily adjusting the defensive line.
Korea, now able to breathe as the suffocating midfield was relieved, launched a counterattack.
It was a refreshing yet threatening attack, like a burst of carbonic acid.
The first strike was taken by Lee Cheong-ryong, who played as an attacking midfielder.
His original position was right wing, but today he took on the role of playmaker specifically to beat France,
and that is slowly starting to show the light.
Percussion!
The ball fell at Hoyoung's feet.
It was a very long time ago.
Perhaps because he was even more pleased, Hoyoung attempted to break through with aggressive yet restrained movements, like a colt let loose of the reins.
So much freedom of movement.
With his stormy run, he turned the mentality of the French defense into a mess.
As someone who was on the receiving end, I couldn't help but curse.
"hey. hey! Sacco! Stop it!"
The defensive midfielder, who missed Hoyoung for a moment, shouted irresponsibly.
"That crazy guy."
Sacco.
It was finally his turn to step forward.
'yes. come to me 'I will stop it no matter what.'
Sako stood in front of Woo Ho-young, concentrating all his concentration.
At the same time, this thought crossed my mind.
'This is an opportunity.'
A chance to be seen well by scouts!
"Ugh!"
He looked unpleasant to the manager, let alone the scouter.
Like an automatic door, it opened a path for Hoyoung.
In a way, it was natural.
Because Sacco was excellent at fighting but was slow at running.
'Why so fast…'
Before I could even think about that, Hoyoung, who had opened up the space with a sharp change of direction, put the brakes on his legs.
Ssuk.
The front is defenseless.
Of course, that was Hoyoung's choice.
A heavy mid-range shot that cleverly penetrates gaps while also delivering a powerful strike.
That marked the opening goal of the opening game, that is, the first goal of the tournament.
Crash!
Shaking the net wildly.
"downpour!!"
As he watched the eccentric Hoyoung's ceremony, Sacco remembered what the coach said before the game started.
-Beware of a boy born in 1993 named Woo Ho-young.
"Fuck."
It's already too late to regret.
No, there was nothing else to do but regret it.
Because Sako was clearly watching out for Woo Ho-young.
However, it was just pierced.
That's why my stomach is boiling.
It was also because of this that the energy welling up from deep within my chest.
It's already been about 10 minutes since the French audience let out a sigh.
After giving up the first goal to Korea, there was a somber atmosphere in the stadium for a while, but as the weather got warmer, their faces gradually warmed up.
The unfavorable game was once again on France's side.
Of course, they were giving Korea a 1-0 lead, but since they had the initiative, they could turn the game around at any time.
The audience believed so.
That's the beauty of soccer and the reason why you cheer for your team.
The 15,000 spectators who came to see their country's victory let out loud cheers, increasing their enthusiasm.
Just before the end of the first half.
France changed their tactics as they prepared for the second half.
In a play based on the center, a variety of attack routes were explored through side play using overlapping of both fullbacks.
Change in tactics.
The effect it had was quite good.
Through France's unique sophisticated and sophisticated linkage play, they gradually occupied the wide side space as if expanding their territory.
As a result, battles for space unfolded everywhere.
It was a tactic that showed the French coach's intention to pressure the Korean players by pushing them from the outside to the inside.
At the same time, Korea's goal gradually became loose, and Quentin, aiming for the gap, hit a thunderous mid-distance shot.
It was blocked because it went right in front of the goalkeeper, but it was clear that it was a good attempt.
But no one could have predicted that a crisis would come at the same time.
The goal kick kicked by the Korean goalkeeper flew over to the French side, and a fight for air supremacy broke out.
Seok Hyeong-jun, who is 180cm tall, moved his large body and won the header.
and.
'Damn it.'
As the ball landed at Hoyoung's feet, Sacco's pupils dilated.
The air suddenly became cold.
I even felt like I couldn't breathe.
Ogi had gone somewhere and only fear remained.
It was instinct.
"this person…!"
Nevertheless, Sako forced himself to shake off his anxiety and followed Hoyoung's movements.
I was losing my mind, but I had to do my best until the end.
If it breaks through here, that might really be the end.
'What if they break through like before?'
It was a pointless worry.
While Sako was worrying about everything, the soccer ball had already left Hoyoung's toes.
widely!
Hoyoung's choice was to pass, not to break through.
The target was Lee Cheong-ryong, who had already penetrated into the penalty box from the right side.
The ball flew out of his foot and into the net.
It was the second goal scored just before the end of the first half, and it was a turning point that frustrated the French crowd.
A desolate atmosphere descended on the stadium.
Of course, this only applied to the French camp.
On the other hand, Korea, which stunned France 2-0, was in a festive mood.
"Nice pass!"
match!
Hoyoung, who clapped his hands with Lee Cheongryong, shifted his gaze to the side.
Mamadou Sakho was so distressed that he fell to the floor and covered his head.
'You seem really angry.'
Mamadou Sakho.
He is the youngest captain of Paris Saint-Germain and a top French prospect who may become the second Thuram in the future.
Hoyoung had known him for a long time.
Since he was a world-famous prospect in his mid-to-late teens, it was a name that was well known to anyone who loved soccer games.
'He didn't grow as much as expected due to injuries and other things, but it is an undeniable fact that he is a top prospect. When I actually got involved, it was amazing.'
In particular, the physical fight was great.
So, we deliberately avoided physical fights and played using space.
It was a play aimed at Sacco, who had low defensive intelligence.
Thanks to that, Hoyoung was able to become the winner.
Although there was a three-year age difference between him and Sacco, it did not have a significant influence.
I have dealt with players born in 1990 as if I were eating a meal in Brazil.
He was not a worthy opponent.
But his talent was outstanding.
[Mamadu Sakho]
Talents
-Soccer gifted (B+3)
-Black man's natural muscles (B-)
-Stable sliding tackle (B-)
-Exuberant activity level (B-)
-Good ball blocking (C)
-(More Example)
(When the conditions are met, you can covet one talent.)
(Condition 1: Play soccer together in one game)
(Condition 2: Break through)
(Condition 3: Record 1 attack point)
'He transfers to Liverpool Was it time to do it?'
There is an interesting anecdote related to Sacco.
An incident in which Sacco was performing a medical test because his strength was so strong that he broke the testing machine.
Of course, I don't know if it's real or a media play, but after actually experiencing it today, it seemed to be true.
'Black people's natural muscles!'
Innate talent.
It's a talent that many black people seem to have, but it's a B grade.
In that sense, it was a great harvest.
That was why Hoyoung approached Sako and offered his hand.
The game isn't over yet, but I wanted to show some manners.
however.
"Black. You fucking bastard. Ugh. "Heartless bastard."
If you were wondering if it was an act of confidence, it wasn't at all.
Let alone confidence, I had no courage left.
Sacco was crying.
Just like that, the host country, France, collapsed.
The second half was a tightly contested match, just like the first half.
If you look at the content of the game, it was evenly matched, but it was Korea who had a problem solver that produced the result.
Seok Hyeong-jun scored an additional goal in the 67th minute of the second half, and solver Hoyoung was replaced in the 80th minute to conserve stamina.
In the Brazilian U15 league, he only played 80 minutes in both halves, so it was difficult to play all 90 minutes of the game.
We had already put in a lot of effort in the first half, and since the victory was already in jeopardy, the idea was to prepare in advance for the next game.
88 minutes of the second half.
As the crowd's boos filled the pitch, France belatedly scored a consolation goal.
They tried to keep hope alive by scoring an additional goal in the 93rd minute of the second half, but the game was already coming to an end.
And finally.
Beep!
The opening match, which was exciting but terrible for the spectators, came to an end.
It was a 3-2 victory for South Korea.
'It was almost dangerous.'
Hoyoung, who was resting on the bench, accurately identified the problem for himself and the national team.
health.
Towards the end of the play, the difference became clearer.
'The remaining 2nd and 3rd games are critical.'
The second match against Cote d'Ivoire was scheduled for tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow there was a match against Germany.
The only way was to run with all my might.
'By the way, for now, let's choose talent first.'
There were three candidates.
1. Black man's natural muscles (B-)
2. Stable sliding tackle (B-)
3. Abundant activity level (B-)
'I already got the abundant activity level from Oscar, so I'd like to have muscles.'
There was no need to worry because he had already received a generous activity level (B-) from Oscar at the beginning of this year.
'good. This expedition is off to a good start as well.'
The first day of the competition.
It was Hoyoung who succeeded in establishing a successful expedition.
The game ended a long time ago, but French coach Laurent could not get out of his thoughts for a while.
That's because I thought we would definitely win today's game.
'It's a pain in the ass.'
This brought the pressure to its peak.
As the host country, we had to finish second no matter how bad we were, so we had to win the next game against Germany.
'By the way, I heard that this guy named Woo Ho-young just joined, and he has quite good chemistry with the Korean team players.'
An unexpected dark horse.
Laurent was quite taken aback by the Korean team's skills and Hoyoung's skills.
'With that level of skill, I could probably make it to the finals.'
In fact, the gap between East and West is not as severe in youth soccer as it is in adult teams.
Traditional powerhouses such as Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy do not overwhelm Asian teams.
This can be seen just by looking at Japan's victory in last year's competition.
'So this year's surprise is Korea? Maybe a rematch could be achieved.'
The more I thought about it, the more I thought about it.
It would be much easier to deal with England, the strongest contender for the championship, but…
'No, that's not necessarily the case.'
If England's strength is 5 points, the Korean team's strength is only 3 points.
But they have special cracks.
Woo Ho-young.
'It's because the coach over there didn't use it properly, but if you look at his skills, he's a force that can control the game on his own. Assuming you have the minimum physical ability.'
If we meet again next time, we will have to block Woo Ho-young at all costs.
The answer was physical.
Laurent turned his head.
asked a black boy sitting on a bench with minor injuries.
"If we meet next time, will you be able to stop it?"
A boy who would later be called the leader of so-called 'body-heavy soccer.'
He answered with determined eyes.
"Hehe. "Does the director say that?"
It was a confidence that came from a massive body.
Immediately after the game ended, Hoyoung's face was displayed alone on the stadium's electronic display.
[HOMME DU MATCH: 7 HO-YOUNG WOO]
Since it was the opening game, the man of the match was decided at the end of the second half, and Hoyoung was the star.
There was a lot of swearing in the audience at that scene.
There were people who criticized Hoyoung's face, saying that he didn't look like an Asian, starting with the content of the game, such as saying that France's future is bleak and that Korea ruined the tournament.
And again.
"Well done."
"He deserved to be selected as MOM."
Even though the team lost, they were giving generous praise to Hoyoung, who helped them improve their eyes.
It wasn't as exciting a game as the adult national team, but I was lucky to be able to see such play.
Immediately afterwards, interviews were conducted in several places.
Of course, Hoyoung was also asked to interview the players, and as it was a high-class tournament, the organizers provided an interpreter.
Most of the questions were about France.
"He continued to compete with Mamadou Sakho, and although he seemed to struggle at first, he succeeded in breaking through four times. "It seems like it was very easy to deal with?"
"no. There were definitely some difficulties. I really like that friend's strength. But I think we were able to win thanks to finding a clever gap."
"okay."
As Hoyoung spoke clearly, the reporter asked difficult questions one after another.
The interpreter's face hardened slightly.
"Uh… Well, I think a lot of France's problems were revealed in today's game. What do you think the French team's problem is? "What would French players like to see and learn from Hoyoung?"
"Problem?"
Hoyoung showed an expression that he did not understand.
"no. I think France was strong. In fact, it was a match where it wasn't strange no matter who won."
Since the opponent was the host country, I didn't know what kind of trouble I would face if I said something wrong.
Finally, the last question came.
"Then can we expect to finish first in the group stage? Germany, who is in the same group, is emerging as a favorite to win the title. What do you think of the game against Germany?"
The match against Germany will take place two days later.
"Sounds like fun."
I was looking forward to it as it was the first match in three years since the MBS World Youth Championship.
I thought maybe I could get revenge.
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