'K League's 100th Match' Coach Yoo Byung-hoon: "The Most Memorable Moment Was Anyang's Promotion" [Bucheon Field]

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FC Anyang coach Yoo Byung-hoon is set to play in his 100th K League match overall.

Anyang will face BucheonFC in an away clash at the Bucheon Stadium on the 29th, as part of Round 26 of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 season.

Currently, Anyang sits seventh in the league with a record of 8 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses (33 points). After suffering four consecutive defeats early this month, including a heavy 0-7 loss to FC Seoul on the 22nd, they managed a 2-1 victory against Incheon United in their most recent match, turning the tide.

To maintain their upward momentum, a win against Bucheon is essential.

It's not just about team performance. This match marks Coach Yoo Byung-hoon's 100th game in the K League. Having played for Anyang during his playing days, Yoo served as the club's senior coach before taking full charge in 2024.

In his first year as a coach, Yoo led Anyang to win the K League 2 title and secure promotion to the top flight. Since then, he has consistently ensured the team's survival, establishing them as a dark horse in the first division. His coaching ability has been instrumental.

Before the match, Coach Yoo Byung-hoon said, "I feel deeply moved. I never imagined reaching 100 matches. The fact that I've made it this far is thanks more to my colleagues, players, and many others around me than to my own efforts. I will work even harder." He expressed his gratitude first and foremost.

Reflecting on his 100 matches, Coach Yoo Byung-hoon said the most memorable moment was undoubtedly Anyang's promotion to the top division.

Coach Yoo stated, "Anyang's promotion remains the most unforgettable moment for me. We put in tremendous effort to achieve it, and I am grateful that we have been able to continue competing in the K League 1 since then."

However, Coach Yoo Byung-hoon did not want this match to be defined solely by its significance as his 100th game. He emphasized that team performance takes precedence over personal milestones.

Coach Yoo said, "Rather than focusing on other meanings, our team must give everything. We need to concentrate on every match and prepare and play as if it were the final one to secure results."

Regarding their opponent Bucheon, he highly praised them as "a team with strong defensive capabilities that is currently on an upward trend."

He added, "The key is how we can break through that defense. Bucheon has a clear team identity. We must approach the game with the mindset that defense starts everything and prepare thoroughly for it," expressing his determination to win.

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