The 'legend' coach who defeated his former team, Suwon FC manager Park Geon-ha: "I really wanted to win, but now that we have, I feel..." [Suwon]

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Breaking a four-game winless streak and securing a Suwon derby victory at home, Suwon FC manager Park Geon-ha expressed a mix of joy and complex emotions.

Suwon FC secured a 3-1 comeback victory against Suwon Samsung in their 10th-round home match of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 season at Suwon Sports Complex on the 3rd. Although they trailed after conceding the opening goal to Go Seung-beom in the first half, they scored three goals in the second half to complete a thrilling comeback.

In the post-match press conference, manager Park Geon-ha said, "We hadn't won in four games, so both I and the players were struggling. I am truly happy to win at home. We had resolved not to lose at home while preparing for several days, and the players did their best without giving up until the end. I want to give the credit for the victory to the players."

Suwon FC, who struggled in the first half, emerged as a completely different team in the second half. Manager Park Geon-ha commented, "The players seemed somewhat tense in the first half and had difficulty coping with the opponent's strong pressure. In the second half, we aimed for a simple attacking strategy, which led to sharp counterattacks and goals. Most importantly, the players showed their determination not to lose to Suwon Samsung."

The top contributor to today's victory was forward Ha Jeong-woo, born in 2005. Ha scored two goals in the second half alone, bringing the win to the team. Manager Park Geon-ha praised him, saying, "Ha's goal-scoring ability has exceeded expectations since winter training. His speed and shooting ability are excellent for his height. As a young player, we provided him with many suggestions through meetings to help him mentally, and today he showed a very high energy level, taking responsibility for the full 90 minutes. I expect him to grow even further from this match."

For manager Park Geon-ha, who once led Suwon Samsung, this derby victory held special significance. As a legend of Suwon Samsung during his playing days, Park said, "I emphasized to the players that we must win, but now that the game is over, I feel a strange, indescribable emotion deep inside. Having spent time at Suwon, many thoughts come to me even after the match ends. That's probably why I didn't make a big celebration today."

Regarding Wilian, who was substituted out in the 16th minute of the second half and immediately headed to the locker room, Park added with a smile, "He is a player essential to the team, but he is quite open with his emotions. We will resolve this through further conversation in the future."

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