Korea 23-year-old special winger explodes with a wonder goal against EPL → Highest rating... I've dribbled 3 times

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He also worked against the English Premier League (EPL) team. Bae Joon-ho (23) of Stoke City in the English Championship (second division) scored a fantastic goal against Fulham.

Bae Joon-ho's team, Stoke, lost 1-2 to Fulham in the fourth round (32 strongest) of the 2025-2026 FA Cup at Bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, England on the 15th (Korea time).

On this day, Bae Joon-ho scored the first goal in the 19th minute of the first half and gained momentum. However, Stoke only allowed back-to-back goals in the second half and unfortunately fell to his knees.

Bae Joon-ho, who started as a forward striker on the day, was active on the ground for about 89 minutes until he was replaced by Million Manhoop in the 44th minute of the second half.

He was also the most brilliant in his team. The statistics media "Foot Mob" gave Bae Joon-ho a 7.6 rating, the highest in the team. Bae Joon-ho recorded two shots, three dribbles, and seven successful ball competitions, including the first goal.

He was also not behind in facing the top-tier English league team. Bae Joon-ho made a clear impression by showing a daredevil appearance against the defense of Fulham, the first division team.

Stoke opened in the 15th minute with a powerful mid-range shot from Sorba Thomas.

Soon after, the first goal was scored from Bae Joon-ho's toes in the 19th minute. Bae Joon-ho, who received Eric Bocaat's pass in the counterattack situation, shook the net with a quick right foot shot. It was a sensational score aimed at the empty corner calmly under the pressure of two defenders sticking together. It was his second goal of the season in three months since the match against Leicester City in November last year. This is his second goal and third assist in 33 official games this season.

But Stoke's lead didn't last long. Fulham, who was blocked by goalkeeper Tommy Simkin throughout the first half, scored an equalizer in the 15th minute of the second half without missing a deflected ball from Kevin's defense. In the 39th minute, Harrison Reed, who intercepted Simkin's pass error, scored a come-from-behind goal to turn the game around. Stoke made a general offensive at the end of the game, but failed to tie it in the end and suffered elimination.

Bae Jun-ho is the next generation offensive resource in Korean soccer. Bae Joon-ho, who joined the A team in June 2024 and made his national team debut in the second qualifying round of the 2026 North-China World Cup, made a strong impression by scoring his debut goal immediately against Singapore, his first opportunity to play. He also scored in the third qualifying round against Kuwait in November, establishing a solid position in the national team. In particular, he played an ace role when captain Son Heung-min was injured.

Bae Joon-ho, who is considered Korea's top offensive prospect, is playing the leading role of Stoke with his bold dribbling breakthrough and sensuous game management. According to "Foot Mob," Bae Joon-ho's dribbling success rate exceeded once per game last season. During the A match in November last year, he was selected as a substitute. He also played in the match against Bolivia and continued his fierce competition for the second term in the national team.

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