'Moreno's First Goal' Oh Hyeon-gyu's Right Foot 'Bang'... Thrilling Early Goal Against Ecuador [Suwon Field]

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The South Korean national football team, making its debut under new coach Robert Moreno, finally broke the frustrating 0-0 deadlock with a priceless early goal from Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besiktas).

The South Korean national football team is playing an invitation match against Ecuador at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the afternoon of the 24th.

Coach Moreno deployed a 4-4-2 formation for his debut lineup. Son Heung-min and Oh Hyeon-gyu formed the striking duo, while Jeong Seung-won, Hwang In-beom, Park Jin-seop, and Lee Jae-sik occupied midfield positions. The back four defense was built by Cho Hyun-taek, Kim Min-jae, Lee Han-beom, and Seol Young-woo, with Kim Seung-gyu guarding the goal. Ace Lee Kang-in was excluded from the lineup to rest.

Throughout the first half, unable to find a clear solution and stuck in a frustrating flow, it was forward Oh Hyeon-gyu who pierced through the bloodline of Lee Eo-ga-deon (CEO) team. Starting as part of the striking duo with Son Heung-min, Oh Hyeon-gyu unleashed a bold right-footed mid-range shot in the 9th minute of the second half. The ball struck a defender and deflected over the opposing goalkeeper's head into the net. This marks the first official goal scored under Coach Moreno's debut match.

South Korea faced off in a 4-4-2 formation today but exposed a lack of organization during the first half. Players' movement paths frequently overlapped, and passing connections were not smooth, making it difficult to penetrate Ecuador's defense.

In the second half, South Korea regrouped its ranks and sought opportunities even amidst Ecuador's rough defense. In the 6th minute of the second half, Ecuador's Preciado stepped on Song Min-gyu's ankle, receiving a warning after an on-field review, as the match intensity escalated. Then, Oh Hyeon-gyu's priceless right-footed strike erupted, instantly changing the atmosphere at the stadium.

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