Yang Min-hyuk scores again as QPR ends winless streak before Tottenham return

Yang Min-hyuk (19, Queens Park Rangers) scored his second goal of the season on the European stage, sealing the team's victory.

On the 10th, Yang Min-hyuk was substituted in the second half during the away match of the 41st round of the 2024-2025 English Championship held at Kassam Stadium in Oxford, England, where he scored the team's third goal against Oxford United. QPR won 3-1.

QPR broke a seven-match winless streak (2 draws and 5 losses). They recorded 49 points (12 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses) and climbed one spot to 15th in the league. Meanwhile, Oxford remained in 18th with 45 points (11 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses).

Yang Min-hyuk was substituted in at the 19th minute of the second half. He left a strong impression by scoring the sealing goal just before the end of the match. The goal scene was smooth. He quickly penetrated into the penalty box and received a through pass from Cara Moko Dembele. He then connected with a left-foot shot, and the ball grazed the goalkeeper's fingertips to shake the net.

Since scoring his debut goal against Stoke City on the 30th of last month, Yang Min-hyuk recorded his second goal of the season.

He has recorded 2 goals and 1 assist in 12 matches since his loan transfer to QPR.

Football statistics outlet 'Foot Mob' rated Yang Min-hyuk 7.4 on this day, which was one of the top scores on the team.

Yang Min-hyuk played for 26 minutes, recording 18 ball touches, 2 shots, an 80% passing success rate (4 successful out of 5), 2 clearances, 2 headed clearances, 1 interception, 3 recoveries, and 1 ground duel win, contributing on both offense and defense.

QPR pressed the attack from the early part of the first half. In the 7th minute, Ronnie Edwards scored the opening goal with a header from a corner kick. In the 42nd minute, Sam Field's shot deflected off a defender and goalkeeper, resulting in an additional goal. Yang Min-hyuk's goal in stoppage time sealed the victory.

Meanwhile, Tottenham plans to recall Yang Min-hyuk to the team after the season ends and include him in training. Currently, several players are continuing their loan spells, and Tottenham hopes Yang Min-hyuk will become a successful case like Harry Kane after his loan.

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is cheering for Yang Min-hyuk from afar. In an exclusive interview with British media 'The Standard' on December 17 of last year, before Yang Min-hyuk's loan was confirmed, he cautiously urged, "Please do not put pressure on Yang Min-hyuk."

He had mentioned Yang Min-hyuk earlier in August. In an interview with the American sports media Men in Blazers, Son Heung-min said, "The Premier League is not easy at all. I want to tell him it will be tough," and advised, "To grow as a top-level player, he must be perfectly prepared in terms of language, culture, physique, mentality, and being away from family and living alone."

It is not intended to scare Yang Min-hyuk. The advice is based on realistic experiences.

Son Heung-min highlighted, "There are realistically helpful aspects for Yang Min-hyuk," and added, "He may think he is doing well in the K League, but here young players are always looking for opportunities. They will compete for positions with each other," pointing out the harsh future Yang Min-hyuk will face.

As a fellow winger, Yang Min-hyuk is often referred to as the 'second Son Heung-min.' Son Heung-min smiled and stated, "I will help Yang Min-hyuk become a good player, but I have no intention of giving my position 100% to him. I will not let him take it as it is." This implies that Yang Min-hyuk must continue to rise based on his own abilities. At the same time, Son Heung-min vowed, "I will work hard as well. I must become a better player myself."

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