"I can't even remember the last goal; it was so tough," Cho Gue-sung confesses after scoring his first goal of the season in five months... The 'first goal of the season' that set him soaring again.

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Breaking a long silence, Cho Gue-sung (28, Midtjylland) opened up about the emotional struggles he has endured.

On the 21st (Korea time), in the home match against Rijeka (Croatia) in the first leg of the play-offs for the 2026-2027 UEFA Conference League (UECL) held at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, Cho Gue-sung scored a first-half header in the 20th minute, leading his team to a decisive 2-0 victory.

This was his first goal of the season, coming five months after the Nottingham Forest match and in just his seventh official game of this campaign.

In an interview with the club's official media following the match, Cho Gue-sung did not hide the pressure he felt from the scoring drought. He said, "It was tough not being able to score for a long time. Especially since the start of this season." He added, "To be honest, I couldn't even remember when I last scored. I'm truly happy that I finally found the net."

Regarding the moment he scored, Cho Gue-sung showed strong confidence. He recalled, "When Franchino got hold of the ball, I felt the pass was coming to me. The ball was lofted slightly toward me, and as it flew in, I had an instinct that 'this is a goal.'"

As home fans began chanting his name immediately after the goal, Cho Gue-sung responded with his signature uppercut celebration.

His journey thus far has not been smooth. He endured grueling rehabilitation after knee surgery, during which he lost 12 kilograms due to complications. His position became precarious after missing a crucial chance in the Mexico match for the 2026 North American World Cup qualifiers, and rumors of a move to the J League recently surfaced. Amidst this turmoil both on and off the pitch, he put an end to his silence with a single powerful header from a high point—the one thing he does best.

Having emerged from the long tunnel of injury and poor form, Cho Gue-sung aims to continue his scoring streak in the upcoming matches: the fifth round league game against Randers on the 23rd and the second leg away match against Rijeka on the 28th.

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