'Manager Kim Do-gyun, who criticized even after the victory,' Eulere nodded in agreement: "The boss is right... we must pull ourselves together to secure promotion." [Mokdong Field]

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Even after the victory, the head coach offered harsh criticism. However, Eulere (31, Seoul E-Land) demonstrated the dignity of an ace by embracing that criticism.

Seoul E-Land secured a 3-1 victory over Seongnam FC in a home match of the 13th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 2 2026' held at the main stadium of Mokdong Sports Complex on the 24th.

With this win, Seoul E-Land moved up from fifth to second place with 23 points (7 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses), closing the gap to 5 points behind the first-place Busan IPark, which has played one fewer match (28 points).

Eulere, who led the attack from the right side of the front three, became the top contributor to the team's victory with his sharp kicking power.

In the 23rd minute of the first half, Eulere created a chaotic situation in front of the goal with a precise free kick, setting up the opening goal for Park Jae-yong. Then, in the 35th minute, he took on the role of the direct scorer himself. As the kicker from the right side, he delivered a long free kick that bounced perfectly into the net, recording his third goal of the season.

Beyond scoring, Eulere, serving as the designated free-kick taker, harassed the Seongnam defense throughout the match. Although a goal was disallowed due to a defensive obstruction call, he showcased his presence in every set-piece situation, including a low ground pass to Jo Jun-hyun from a corner kick in the 10th minute of the second half.

After the match, Eulere said, "We gained a numerical advantage early on due to an opponent's red card, which helped the game flow well, but in the second half, we lacked composure and experience in possession, causing us to lose some momentum. However, I positively believe this experience will serve as a stepping stone for our further growth."

He also gave an honest answer regarding the lucky free-kick scene. Eulere smiled, saying, "As a left-footed player, I intended to cross the ball toward the post. Even if no one touched it, it was on a trajectory to go straight into the goal, so I'm glad it connected for a goal without being touched by anyone."

He humbly understood Manager Kim Do-gyun's unusual criticism of the team despite the victory. Manager Kim Do-gyun raised his voice, stating, "It was a game that made me very angry despite the win. (Even though we had one more player) the second-half performance and the players' attitude were very poor. Everyone, including myself, must focus and pull ourselves together."

Eulere said, "The manager is our boss, so I fully agree with his words. He gave us a bone-chilling message that a team seeking promotion and a championship should never show such a second-half performance. The players accepted this positively, and we discussed in the locker room that we will respond with better performance next time."

Eulere, who celebrated a double occasion with the team's leap to second place, marking his 50th career K League appearance and three consecutive home goals, passed the credit to his teammates. "I wasn't even aware of this record, so I'm very happy to hear it directly. I wanted to become a player remembered in Seoul E-Land history, and this record was possible because my teammates worked hard and supported me," he said, expressing gratitude to fans and teammates.

When asked about his personal goals for the season, he showed an attitude of prioritizing the team. Eulere emphasized, "I have no desire for personal offensive points. I want to be remembered as the player who works the hardest in training and delivers good performance in every match. Records naturally follow hard work. Even if I don't score points, I am fully satisfied if I can help the team."

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