Yang Min-hyuk (19, Queens Park Rangers) proved his presence once again with a valuable goal. After struggling to adapt to the European stage, he has successfully rebounded by recording 2 goals in the last 3 matches.

On the 10th (Korean time), Yang Min-hyuk was substituted in during the second half of the away match against Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford, England, for the 41st round of the 2024-2025 Championship (England's second division) and scored a decisive goal just before the end of the match.

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) secured a 3-1 victory that day, marking their first win in 8 matches and expanding their gap from the relegation zone, placing them 15th in the league (49 points).

QPR took the lead with a goal from defender Ronie Edwards in the 7th minute and maintained it with an added own goal from the opponent in the 42nd minute.

Although they were shaken by a goal conceded in the 62nd minute, Yang Min-hyuk scored a crucial goal in the 90th minute to seal the victory. Receiving a pass from Karamoko Dembele in a counterattack, Yang Min-hyuk shook the net with a left-footed volley that hit the post. It was a goal with perfect accuracy and timing.

The goal was Yang Min-hyuk's second in the league and his second attacking contribution since being loaned to QPR. After scoring his debut goal in Europe last month against Stoke City, he showcased his presence once again with a left-footed goal.

Yang Min-hyuk began his professional career last year with Gangwon FC, shaking up the K League with 12 goals and 6 assists in a short period. Based on that performance, he secured a transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in July and was assigned the number 18 jersey upon registering for the first team in January.

Not having had an opportunity to play in the Premier League, he was loaned to QPR to secure more playing time.

Yang Min-hyuk, who had shown potential at QPR earlier in the season, fell into a slump and was pushed out of the starting competition, receiving criticism after the recent Cardiff City match. At that time, he played 61 minutes without any shots on target, failing to make an impact, and 'West London Sport' rated him 5 out of 10, stating that his performance was lacking even for Championship standards.

In this match, Yang Min-hyuk scored a goal, turning the tide. West London Sport also noted that he played a great cameo role after disappointing performances recently and rated him 7 out of 10.

Currently, Yang Min-hyuk has recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in 12 league matches for QPR and is expected to return to Tottenham after this season to participate in the preseason. British outlets 'Football.London' and 'TBRFootball' reported that coach Ange Postecoglou plans to evaluate Yang Min-hyuk directly in the summer preseason, mentioning that he is a noteworthy asset in the competition with Mikey Moore.

Meanwhile, if it is deemed difficult for him to compete in the first team at Tottenham immediately, the possibility of extending his loan to QPR to gain more experience is also being positively considered. Given that QPR is likely to stay in the Championship next year, it could be the optimal choice for Yang Min-hyuk, who has already adapted.

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