"Do everything you want." Tia Gingyo answered with a '45-minute life match' after placing unlimited trust in coach Lee Young-min. "Thanks to the coach, I scored one goal and provided one assist." [Bucheon Field]

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Tia Gingyo (26), who led BucheonFC to victory, expressed gratitude to coach Lee Young-min (53).

On the 17th, Bucheon defeated Pohang Steelers 2-0 in the Round 15 home match of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2026' held at Bucheon Stadium.

With this win, Bucheon secured its first-ever home victory in K League 1 history. Ending a three-game winless streak (two draws, one loss), Bucheon moved up from 11th to 9th place with 17 points (4 wins, 5 draws, 6 losses).

Tia Gingyo was the top contributor to the victory. Substituted in at the start of the second half, Tia Gingyo delivered one goal and one assist. In the 16th minute of the second half, Tia Gingyo penetrated the space behind the defense, received a long pass from Hong Sung-wook, and calmly shot past the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation to find the back of the net. Although an offside flag was initially raised, the goal was ultimately recognized after video assistant referee (VAR) review. This marked Tia Gingyo's first goal of the season.

With his touch revitalized, Tia Gingyo set up the decisive goal. In the 40th minute of the second half, during a counterattack, Tia Gingyo headed a pass to Lee Ui-hyung, who was making a run into the space behind the defense. Lee Ui-hyung then calmly finished the one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper.

After the match, Tia Gingyo said, "The coach encouraged my confidence by telling me to show everything I have, rather than focusing on tactics. Thanks to that, I was able to record both a goal and an assist. Building on this confidence, I will do my best to secure another victory in the next match."

This victory holds special significance for both the team and its fans, as it finally broke Bucheon's winless streak at home since promotion to K League 1. Tia Gingyo also stated, "Today's win was truly important for the entire team. I know how eagerly the fans have been waiting for a home victory. We will maintain this momentum and continue to deliver strong performances at home in the future."

Having played in K League 2 before moving to the top flight, Tia Gingyo shared his views on the differences between the leagues. He explained, "The tempo is slightly different, but there isn't a huge gap in overall quality between the first and second divisions. My experience in the second division has served as a solid foundation for my performances in the top flight."

When asked about his recent situation of not being a regular starter, Tia Gingyo offered a mature, professional response. He said, "I always respect the coach's decisions. When I am not playing, it is because other players have delivered equally strong performances. I will continue to develop through friendly competition with my teammates."

After completing the schedule through the intense Round 15, Bucheon and Tia Gingyo now face the World Cup break. They plan to recharge by spending time with their families first. Tia Gingyo remarked, "Right now, everyone is tired, so resting well is the top priority. After spending precious time with my family, I will take good care of my body during the break and aim to show even better performances when the league resumes."

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