"Seoul players were also surprised by the activity level": Gangwon FC head coach Jeong Kyung-ho reveals the secret to seven consecutive unbeaten games: "Overwhelming top clubs, clear growth" [Sangam]

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Jeong Kyung-ho (46), head coach of Gangwon FC, shared his thoughts on the disappointing draw against FC Seoul.

Gangwon and Seoul played to a 0-0 scoreless draw in Round 17 of 'Hana Bank K-League 1 2026' at Seoul World Cup Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on the 12th.

Both teams earned one point each. Gangwon, who have gone seven games unbeaten (four wins, three draws), remain in third place with 28 points (seven wins, seven draws, three losses). Seoul, who are four games unbeaten (three wins, one draw), lead the table with 36 points (11 wins, three draws, three losses).

On this day, Gangwon threatened Seoul's goal on multiple occasions but ultimately failed to score. In particular, in the 40th minute of the second half, Song Jun-seok's powerful shot struck the crossbar, creating the closest chance to score. Just before the final whistle, Abu Dallah faced a decisive one-on-one opportunity but was stopped by a super save from opposing goalkeeper Gu Seong-yun.

After the match, head coach Jeong Kyung-ho said, "I am proud and impressed by our players who gave their all despite the hot and humid weather today. Thanks to the support of many traveling fans, our players were able to find strength," expressing gratitude to both the players and the away fans.

He continued, "We did not deviate significantly from our planned game model and managed to defend well without conceding major chances." However, he added, "Although we earned one point in an away match, it is indeed a disappointing result for us. In particular, Abu Dallah's final shot and the moment it hit the crossbar leave a deep sense of regret," reflecting on the game.

Regarding the failure to convert multiple chances into goals despite creating several opportunities, he expressed strong disappointment. Head coach Jeong Kyung-ho stated, "Finishing in the final third seems to be an eternal challenge." He further noted, "Ultimately, for Korean football to develop and improve its level, we must score when chances arise. I am sincerely disappointed that we failed to capitalize on today's scoring opportunities, but we will work through training to address these shortcomings."

Despite the disappointment, there were gains. Head coach Jeong Kyung-ho highly praised Gangwon's ability to play a dominant away match against league-leading Seoul. He remarked, "Competing evenly and even overwhelming top clubs like Daejeon, Ulsan, and Seoul recently, while finding our own model, means we have grown significantly."

He added, "After the match, Seoul players came to me and asked, 'Gangwon players really run a lot. How are they able to run so much?' This shows our players delivered an extraordinary performance," expressing pride.

Finally, head coach Jeong Kyung-ho attributed Gangwon's relentless running style to their systematic training system. "Since winter training, we have conducted complex forms of weight training," he explained. "A well-established system is in place that aligns recovery, high-intensity running, resistance training, and tactical responses to opponents according to a 4-5 day match cycle. Players are also well-prepared and execute this effectively, allowing us to maintain our current strong game model."

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