"Critics say he's criticized for not scoring goals?" He responded with two explosive assists... Local Danish media call it "the best game of the season"

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South Korea national team striker Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland) proved his value by recording two assists. Danish local media also showered him with praise.

On the 15th (Korean time), Midtjylland secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Brondby in an 8th-round home match of the 2026-2027 Danish Superliga held at MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark.

Cho Gue-sung started the match and played the full 90 minutes, recording two assists to bolster his team's overwhelming victory. Playing as a withdrawn forward in a 3-4-1-2 formation, he displayed a strong presence in attack despite not scoring. With this performance, Cho recorded his first attacking point of the season, tallying two assists in seven matches.

Danish football specialist media outlet Tipsbladet also sent strong praise toward Cho Gue-sung after the match.

The outlet evaluated that "Friday Eteim, Stanley Iheanacho, and Cho Gue-sung all delivered one of their best games of the season."

Notably, the outlet specifically mentioned Cho Gue-sung. The media stated, "Cho Gue-sung is often criticized for not scoring enough goals, but against Brondby he showed what he can provide to his team," adding that "his vigorous activity and delicate play stood out."

Cho Gue-sung recorded his first assist in the 23rd minute of the first half when his team led 1-0. He threaded a sensory one-touch pass through the defensive line, creating an additional goal for Iheanacho. Tipsbladet praised this moment as a "fantastic assist."

In the 29th minute of the second half, Iheanacho touched the ball off Cho Gue-sung's shot, causing the net to shake again. This marked Cho's second assist.

The media noted, "He also recorded a second assist that involved some luck," and added, "If he had avoided being offside in the first half, he could have recorded one more assist."

They then emphasized toward Cho Gue-sung, "He truly played an overwhelmingly dominant game."

In reality, Cho Gue-sung contributed to the team not only in attack but in various aspects. He recorded 27 ball touches over 90 minutes and created two chances. He attempted one shot, which resulted in a shot on target.

His defensive involvement also stood out. He recorded four tackles and successfully executed one clearance by kicking the ball away and one header clearance each. In aerial duels, he won three out of six contests.

Football statistics outlet FootMob also awarded Cho Gue-sung a rating of 8.4. Along with defender Hamous Christensen, this was the highest rating on the team.

It was a match that demonstrated an attacker's value cannot be judged solely by goals. With today's victory, Midtjylland maintained second place in the league with five wins and three draws (18 points), closing the gap on top-ranked Copenhagen (21 points).

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