National team member Baek Seung-ho (28, Birmingham City) has been denied a chance for a double crown.
Birmingham City lost 0-2 to Peterborough in the final of the 2024-25 EFL Trophy, held at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on the 14th, failing to win. The team's quest for a victory after 30 years ended in failure.
Baek Seung-ho remained a starter as a Birmingham midfielder, playing 70 minutes before being substituted due to a left thigh injury. Baek Seung-ho's dream of winning a double crown, after already securing the League One title, crumbled. Birmingham, the League One champion, became the subject of humiliation by losing to 16th place Peterborough.
Just on the 9th, Birmingham had confirmed their League One victory by defeating Peterborough 2-1. Did they become too complacent facing the same opponent just four days later?
Peterborough scored the opening goal. In the 15th minute of the first half, Mills' left-footed shot from a free kick slammed into the upper left corner of the goal after going over the defensive wall. The goalkeeper jumped, but the shot hit the crossbar and deflected in, resulting in a fortunate goal.
Birmingham completely collapsed. In the 45th minute of the first half, number 34 sent a cross from the left, and number 22 struck a powerful right-footed shot. The ball lodged itself in the upper left corner of the goal, where the goalkeeper could not reach. Peterborough led 2-0 and seized the momentum.
In the 25th minute of the second half, Baek Seung-ho collapsed while holding his left thigh. Expressing pain, he struggled to stand up. Ultimately, Baek Seung-ho was substituted.
Eleven minutes of added time were given. Both teams clashed during added time, engaging in physical disputes during a charging situation involving Peterborough goalkeeper Steward.
Birmingham ultimately failed to score a single goal and suffered a humiliating defeat. The champions, having lost to a 16th place team, were reminded of the truth that the ball is round.
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