'Was the 18th minutes of added time real?' Eulero, sweating it out, confessed after scoring the winning goal, "I was screaming 'Please, let it end'... I was anxious about a potential equalizer" [Mokdong]

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Eulero (31), who led Seoul Land to victory with his first goal of the season, expressed relief after screaming, "Please, let it end," during a staggering 18 minutes of added time.

Seoul Land secured a 2-1 victory against Gimpo FC in their home match of the 'Hana Bank K-League 2 2026' Round 10, held at the main stadium of Mokdong Sports Complex on the 3rd, thanks to a winning penalty kick (PK) by Eulero.

Eulero started as a right wing-forward and consistently tested Gimpo's goal. His left-footed shot in the 21st minute of the first half, following a pass by Kang Hyun-je, and his curling shot from outside the penalty box in the 31st minute of the second half were both blocked by the goalkeeper.

However, his concentration shone in the final moments of the match. In the 42nd minute of the second half, Eulero, taking the PK, saw his first shot blocked by goalkeeper Son Jeong-hyun, appearing to swallow his disappointment. However, the opportunity was granted again after the referee ruled that the goalkeeper had moved first. On the second chance, he calmly converted. Thus, Eulero scored his first goal of the season and a thrilling winning goal.

Meeting Eulero in the mixed zone after the match, he shared his thoughts on the victory: "I knew Gimpo was a high-level team and a tough opponent, so I expected a fierce match. Although today's performance wasn't great, I'm satisfied that we held on until the end and were lucky enough to get a PK to secure the win."

Regarding the PK he converted on the second chance, he revealed, "I always take PKs in the same way, but I think the opposing goalkeeper analyzed the first one well. Fortunately, I was given another chance, and at that moment, I thought, 'Let's focus more and just do what I do,' and I took it."

This goal was Eulero's first of the season. When asked about his struggles, he said, "I couldn't accumulate many attacking points for a while, which was frustrating. However, I never gave up until the end, and scoring has made my shoulders feel a bit lighter. I want to continue scoring points that help the team in the future."

With this day's victory, Seoul Land has officially ignited the race for the top positions. On the conditions for winning the championship or securing promotion, Eulero firmly stated, "For a team aiming for promotion or the championship, the most important thing is 'not losing.'" He added, "You can't always have good performances, but it's important to steadily accumulate one or three points even on bad days. If we continue to play games like today where we don't lose, we should be able to reach our desired goals."

After the winning goal erupted in the final moments of the second half, the match proceeded chaotically, with a staggering 18 minutes of added time awarded and two opposing players sent off. Recalling that moment, Eulero said, "Originally, about 7 minutes of added time were given, but when it exceeded 15 minutes, I kept screaming 'Let it end' inside. Although I was very anxious and impatient, fortunately, we managed to finish well without conceding an equalizer."

He did not forget his special affection for his teammate Park Chang-hwan, who missed a late-game opportunity to score a decisive goal. Regarding the scene where Park's one-on-one chance was thwarted, he said, "I was wondering how I would hug Chang-hwan and celebrate with him when I saw the ball miss, which was disappointing," eliciting laughter.

He continued, "However, Park Chang-hwan is a truly important player who has an incredibly positive impact on our team in terms of quality and attitude. I really want to convey the message, 'I love Chang-hwan,'" smiling.

Now, Seoul Land will play five consecutive matches against lower-ranked teams before the World Cup break. Eulero, wary of complacency, reaffirmed his resolve. "My first goal is to accumulate as many points as possible in the remaining five matches. The opponents will analyze us carefully and prepare tactically, so we must work harder too. Even if our performance isn't good, I promise to show a team that fights until the end and secures one point, and even three points."

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