"Wait a moment, I have a cramp..." Jung Seung-won collapsed in the press conference room, the 'Glory Mouse' who led Seoul's solo run... The story of an official rushing to provide emergency first aid [Sangam]

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Jung Seung-won (30) shared his overwhelming feelings about the victory amidst a cramp-induced incident in the press conference room.

Seoul secured a 3-1 victory over Pohang Steelers in their home match of the 19th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2026' at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 22nd, thanks to Jung Seung-won's multi-goal performance.

Seoul continued its unbeaten streak of six matches (5 wins, 1 draw) and surged to the top with 42 points (13 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses). The gap between them and second-place Gangwon FC is a staggering 10 points.

Jung Seung-won has been at the center of Seoul's recent upward momentum. He was the top contributor to the victory today as well. In the 24th minute of the second half, with the score tied 1-1, Jung sprinted toward a cross from Moon Sun-min delivered into the penalty area and scored with his left foot, sending the ball into the net. This marked his second consecutive goal following the previous match against Bucheon FC. Jung then performed a 'wink celebration' directed at the camera.

Building on this momentum, Jung also scored a decisive late goal. Immediately after scoring, he pointed to the Seoul emblem with his finger and performed a celebration counting stars. Jung left a strong impression on fans by repeatedly showcasing witty celebrations.

Upon entering the post-match press conference room, Jung experienced a cramp incident as soon as he sat down. Flustered, he quickly apologized, saying, "Oh, I'm sorry. Wait a moment. I have a cramp," and urgently sought understanding. A Seoul official immediately held his leg and massaged the muscle to relieve the pain. After enduring the pain and receiving emergency first aid, Jung composed himself, said, "Yes, it's okay," and began the interview. This demonstrated that he had poured all his energy into the match throughout.

Having calmed down, Jung stated, "My teammates protected the scoreless line well despite their difficulties, which I believe became my motivation to score goals." He added, "Thanks to everyone continuing to trust me and passing the ball, I was able to score the winning goal, and it is an immense honor to contribute to the team's victory."

Regarding the celebrations that became a topic of discussion today, Jung smiled and said, "These were always prepared in advance." He continued, "After the Incheon match ended, I mentioned in an interview that I had prepared celebrations, and I am so happy to be able to show them to the fans today."

He also expressed pride in his ability to withstand higher temperatures better than others. Citing his outstanding performance and high activity level as key factors, Jung attributed his success to 'summer' and 'rigorous body management.' He explained, "I love summer the most. Thanks to being physically well-prepared and consistently doing core exercises, I retained the stamina to sprint until the end, creating excellent scoring opportunities. Returning from injury quickly and regaining my previous form was also due to core training."

Calls from fans hoping for Jung Seung-won's selection in the national team for the September A-match are growing louder. Regarding this, Jung calmly responded, "The national team is honestly a dream stage. I am deeply grateful that fans view me so positively and have such high expectations. However, we must prioritize our team's championship over anything else. By focusing on my club team and achieving good results, I believe favorable opportunities will come to me as well."

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Finally, he expressed strong determination to maintain the top position. Jung said, "Being in first place brings significant pressure, and many teams are trying to defeat us, but I will focus solely on our team's victory." He added, "Whether my personal performance is good or bad, my heart always holds the goal of 'championship' that I stated when joining the club. To ensure our team firmly maintains first place, I will continue to accumulate points and chase until the very end."

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