"Hong Jeong-ho said, if he continues to perform like today, he should keep playing."

Jeonbuk Hyundai and Jeju SK recorded a 1-1 draw in the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 Round 8 match held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 13th.

Jeonbuk is tied with Pohang with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses, earning 12 points, but ranked 6th based on goal difference. Jeju maintained 10th place with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, earning 11 points.

After the match, Jeonbuk coach Gus Poyet said, "It was a really intense game. I don't prefer high-intensity matches because they don't allow our desired play to come out well. Neither we nor Jeju SK capitalized on all the chances we had. It was a closely contested game."

Poyet continued regarding Kompany, "It's clear that perspectives can change. I praised Kompany for showing good form. He scored one goal out of four opportunities. Today, he created the most chances. Since it was an intense match, we need to reflect again. Until the additional time of 8 minutes, the players worked hard. I will evaluate the game calmly."

He also explained, "I don’t prefer a Plan B. However, until the last 15 minutes, we approached the game differently. It was the first time I tried this while managing. It worked out well. I don't like drastic changes, but what unfolded today was indeed good."

Coach Poyet emphasized, "We assess the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent and train accordingly. We strive to play attacking football. We need to dominate space and move the ball quickly. Of course, it's not just theoretical; the type of football I want is intense and fast-paced. It worked well in the last match, but that kind of performance didn’t fully show today. We need to do better."

Regarding Hong Jeong-ho, who recorded an assist with solid defense, he praised, "If he continues to perform like today, there’s no reason not to utilize him. Although he is older, he clearly can play if he performs well." He also discussed the foul against Kompany, stating, "The referee tendencies in the leagues I have experienced so far are quite different. It’s crucial to make fair decisions. We need to adapt to the referee’s tendencies, but I'm not satisfied with that. I'm not complaining; we just need to adjust."

Meanwhile, regarding the newly signed Joel Anasmo, he replied, "He is a young and very fast player. He still needs to adapt to the team."

[Photo] Provided by Jeonbuk.

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