"The Best Gift Received in Korea" Cheongju Manager Quinto, Emotional First Win After 14 Matches [Mokdong On-site]

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Luis Quinto (66), Cheongju manager, shared his feelings after emerging from a long winless tunnel.

On the 7th at 7:30 p.m., Cheongju secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Seoul E-Land in an away match of the 15th round of the "Hana Bank K League 2 2026" held at Mokdong Stadium.

Cheongju, achieving its first emotional victory in 14 league matches, moved up from 15th to 14th place with 13 points (1 win, 10 draws, 3 losses). Meanwhile, Seoul E-Land maintained 3rd place with 26 points (8 wins, 2 draws, 5 losses).

On this day, Cheongju struggled throughout the first half, managing not even a single shot, but demonstrated strong resilience in the second half by actively shifting its tactics to push the LINE forward.

Lee Jong-eon equalized late in the second half by capitalizing on a painful defensive error by the opponent, restoring balance to the match. Riding the momentum, Garcia scored a dramatic, game-winning comeback goal in stoppage time by exploiting a gap in the opposing defense, securing a hard-fought victory away from home.

After the match, Manager Quinto began at the press conference, saying, "I apologize for the late start of the press conference. We were delayed because we were sharing a meaningful moment with the players after such a valuable victory."

He continued, "Seoul E-Land, known as a strong team, had many good players as expected, but our players entered the match determined to win every time. They fought passionately until the final whistle and overcame difficulties, which is why we were able to secure the victory."

Coincidentally, this victory became an unforgettable gift for Manager Quinto, whose birthday was the previous day. He expressed joy, saying, "This is the most meaningful and happy gift I have received since coming to Korea. At yesterday's birthday party, I told the players, 'It's the first birthday I've spent away from my family, but I feel proud because I've met another family.' Today, the players repaid that sentiment within the stadium."

When asked who came to mind first at the moment the victory was sealed by the dramatic goal, he cited Kim Hyun-ju, Cheongju's representative, and the fans. Manager Quinto emphasized, "During these difficult times, I have constantly believed in Do Wa-ju-sin (CEO) and the supporters who have always visited the stadium to cheer for us, even though we couldn't win despite good performances. I want to dedicate today's victory to them."

When asked about the most difficult moment during the 14th matches played since the season opener, he mentioned the moments immediately after the dramatic comeback goal, leaving a deep impression.

Manager Quinto said, "The time from scoring the second goal until the final whistle blew was the most difficult. During that period, the struggles from the past 14 rounds flashed through my mind. Thinking of the players who worked so hard, I felt it was regrettable that the victory didn't come sooner. The conflicting feelings of regret and relief made my heart very heavy as I emerged from the long winless tunnel."

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