"Go out and enjoy it." One word from Cha Du-ri sparks a 1-goal, 1-assist explosion! Planá's attacking instinct awakened by boundless trust: "Play happy soccer in Hwaseong" [Mokdong on-site]

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Hwaseong FC forward Planá (30), who recorded multi-attack points in two consecutive matches, expressed deep trust in coach Cha Du-ri (46).

On the 26th at 2 p.m., Hwaseong secured a 2-1 victory in an away match against Seoul E-land at Mokdong Stadium's main field in the "Hana Bank K-League 2 2026 Round 9."

Hwaseong, which has continued an unbeaten streak in its last three matches (2 wins, 1 draw), moved up from 12th to 8th place with 12 points (3 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses). Meanwhile, Seoul E-land, whose four-game winning streak ended, remained in 3rd place with 16 points (5 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses).

The top contributor to the victory was Planá, who delivered 1 goal and 1 assist. In the 22nd minute of the first half, he stepped up as the penalty kick taker after teammate Kim Dae-hwan earned a penalty kick (PK) and calmly converted it into the opening goal. Later, in the 34th minute of the second half, during a counterattack, he recorded an assist with a precise pass that set up Demetrius's goal.

Facing Seoul E-land, which boasts top-tier firepower in the league, Hwaseong employed a "defensive counterattack" strategy, and Planá effectively fulfilled his role as a sharp spearhead.

In a post-match interview in the mixed zone, Planá smiled and said, "It was a tough game, but I had a good feeling before the match. I believed that with our performance, we could definitely secure the 3rd points."

Following two assists in the previous match against Gimpo FC, Planá recorded 1 goal and 1 assist today, achieving multi-attack points in two consecutive matches. This season, he has recorded 2 goals and 4 assists in 9 league appearances.

When asked about the secret behind his recently blossoming attacking power, Planá pointed to coach Cha Du-ri's "trust." Planá stated, "The coach's firm trust and belief have had the biggest impact. Since coming to Hwaseong, I have been enjoying soccer happily every day." He added, "Against strong teams like today, I am often asked to take on defensive roles, but to repay the trust shown by the team and the coach, I focused even on difficult defensive duties."

During the post-match press conference, coach Cha Du-ri said, "Without good players, there is no tactic," shifting the credit to the players. Hearing this, Planá remarked, "The coach's trust plays a very important role for the players as well. It seems the coach can say 'Go out and enjoy it' because he trusts us so much. The players will repay the immense passion and trust that the coaching staff puts into the team with results."

He continued, "We defeated the excellent strong team E-land with a great performance, and I feel good because we have proven to ourselves that we can beat any team in K-League 2," showing confidence.

When asked about the penalty kick goal situation, he firmly stated, "Because I train a lot regularly, I had confidence that I wouldn't miss. I entered the penalty box confidently."

This is Planá's first season with Hwaseong and his fifth year in the K-League. He said, "In K-League 2, it's hard to survive without playing defense. Whether it fits my personal style or not, I will do my best in my role according to the game situation and the team's plan," demonstrating a dedicated attitude.

His gaze is now directed toward even higher goals. He said, "Personally, I aim to score many attack points, and as a team, we are cautiously talking about qualifying for the playoffs. If we stay united like today and do our best in every match, I am sure we can achieve the goals we want," vowing determination.

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