"The Best Gift Received in Korea" Cheongju Manager Quinto, 14 Games 15 Starts, "Emotional First Victory" [Mokdong On-site]

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

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

After 15 league matches, Cheongju claimed its emotional first victory, moving 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 pushing up the line with tactical adjustments.

Lee Jong-eon equalized late in the second half by capitalizing on a painful defensive error from the opponent, restoring balance to the match. Riding the momentum, Garcia scored a dramatic, late-winning 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 press conference time. We were delayed because we shared a meaningful moment with the players after such a precious victory."

He continued, "Seoul E-Land, considered a strong team, had many good players as expected," but added, "Our players entered every match determined to win, and because they fought passionately and did not give up until the final whistle, overcoming difficulties, we were able to secure the victory."

Coincidentally, the day before was Manager Quinto's birthday, making this victory an unforgettable gift for him. He expressed, "It is the most meaningful and happiest gift I have received since coming to Korea," and added, "At yesterday's birthday party, I told the players, 'It's the first time in my life I'm spending a birthday 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 they must have been disappointed that we couldn't win despite good performances. I want to dedicate today's victory to them."

When asked about the most difficult moment after 14 matches since the season opener, he mentioned the moment 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." He continued, "During that time, the difficult processes from the past 14 rounds flashed through my mind. Thinking of the players who worked so hard, I felt that the victory should have come sooner. The regret of not achieving that, mixed with other emotions, made my heart very heavy." He conveyed the emotional relief of finally emerging from the long winless tunnel.

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