"Mungchana" Marks First Anniversary... Eojjeoda FC Loses 0-1 in Rematch Against First Opponent

On the 14th, JTBC's "Come Together and Play Soccer" celebrated its first anniversary by having a rematch against its first opponent, Saebyeoknyeok FC. Photo by JTBC "Come Together and Play Soccer" broadcast capture

[Asia Economy, Intern Reporter Min Junyoung] Eojjeoda FC marked its first anniversary by having a rematch against its very first opponent.

The June 14 broadcast of JTBC's variety show "Come Together and Play Soccer" ("Mungchana") featured Eojjeoda FC celebrating its first anniversary.

On the show, Coach Ahn Junghwan reflected, "It's been a year since we started," adding, "Back then, I never imagined we'd reach our first anniversary."

He then pointed to hosts Kim Yongman, Kim Sungjoo, and Jung Hyungdon, saying, "I was fooled by those guys. They told me it would only last four weeks, so I thought I'd just hang in there for four weeks."

Lee Bongju, who had to leave the team due to a back injury, also attended the first anniversary gathering and said, "My back is gradually getting better. However, the treatment will be prolonged, so it will be difficult for me to rejoin the team for a while."

Ahn Junghwan remarked, "If Lee Bongju had been with us, we could have won a few more times," and added, "Staying healthy is the most important thing. Take it easy, recover slowly, and come back when you're ready."

He also joked, "When I first came here, everyone said they were good at soccer. But I haven't seen any of that development," making everyone laugh.

Reflecting on the team's first anniversary, he said, "I regret being so intimidated by my seniors and juniors. If I had been a bit tougher, things might have turned out even better. I sincerely thank everyone who has been with us from the beginning. Thanks to Bongju and the original members who laid the foundation, we were able to make it through the year. I hope we can celebrate again on our second anniversary."

To mark its first anniversary, Eojjeoda FC had a rematch against its inaugural opponent, Saebyeoknyeok FC.

The match between the two teams went into overtime, with Saebyeoknyeok FC scoring the winning goal and ending the game 0-1.

However, Saebyeoknyeok FC encouraged Eojjeoda FC, saying, "Your defense and teamwork have both improved compared to a year ago."

After the match, Ahn Junghwan told the cast, "Let's stay together for a long time."

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