Jeon Jin-woo (Jeonbuk Hyundai) showcased his presence once again. He scored his 7th goal of the season and set a new personal record. Jeon Jin-woo's name is gradually leaning towards the center of the K League 1 scoring race.

Jeonbuk Hyundai played to a 1-1 draw against Daejeon Hana Citizen at the Hana Bank K League 1 2025 round 12 home match held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 6th.

On that day, Jeon Jin-woo struck the opening goal in the 42nd minute of the second half. He broke the deadlock in a tightly contested match that was 0-0. After receiving a pass from Thiago inside the penalty area, Jeon Jin-woo outmaneuvered the defender and calmly struck the ball into the corner of the goal. It was an impressive display of stable movement and finishing.

With this goal, Jeon Jin-woo recorded his 7th goal of the season and broke the K League personal record for most goals in a single season. His previous best performance was 6 goals while with Suwon Samsung in 2022, but he surpassed that in just 12 matches this season. He is proving himself with consistent scoring ability.

In this match, Jeon Jin-woo was the only forward to play the full 90 minutes. Although Compagno, Song Min-kyu, and Kim Jin-kyu were substituted in the second half, head coach Gus Poyet chose to keep Jeon Jin-woo on the field. That decision paid off. Jeon Jin-woo ultimately provided the team with an opening goal. After the match, Poyet expressed his trust, saying, "I felt that substituting both Compagno and Jeon Jin-woo would be a risk. Jeon Jin-woo had to stay until the end."

After transferring from Suwon to Jeonbuk in the summer of 2023, Jeon Jin-woo quickly established himself as a key asset for the team. He played a decisive role in helping the team stay up during last season's relegation playoffs and is now taking on an even more important role under coach Poyet.

Jeon Jin-woo noted, "Since coming to Jeonbuk, I have been trying to be active around the opponent's box. Playing with excellent players naturally creates chances. I am always grateful for that."

Currently, the top scorer is Joo Min-kyu (Daejeon) with 8 goals. Jeon Jin-woo is close behind, trailing by one goal. Given the current trend, the scoring competition is well within reach. However, Jeon Jin-woo prioritizes the team's success over personal records.

He stated, "Looking at the statistics, it’s true that I am in the scoring competition, but I don’t have a strong desire for personal records. Winning the championship is important, and I believe many players need to score for that to be possible. What I can do within that is to ensure I finish when the chance arises," showing a realistic perspective.

After being substituted late in the second half, Jeon Jin-woo did not return to the bench but watched the game closely. After conceding the equalizer, he lay on the ground, unable to hide his disappointment. This demonstrated his strong desire for victory. With the straightforward orders from Coach Poyet and Jeon Jin-woo's earnestness, they are showing a transformed appearance this season.

Jeon Jin-woo expressed, "When confidence is backed by performance, I can play even better. Our team's goal is clearly the championship. I prepare for each game with that mindset," revealing his determination for the remaining season.

At his current pace, Jeon Jin-woo can continue competing for the top scorer title until the end of the season. At the same time, he is generating the momentum that can challenge for greater achievements while leading Jeonbuk's pursuit of the top spot.

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