FC Mokpo, 2021 K3 League Home Season Opener Ready to Kick Off

Clash with Gimpo FC at Mokpo International Football Center Main Stadium on the 20th at 3 PM

On the 13th, we won the match against Gimhae City Hall with a score of 1-0. / Photo by Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Ki-dong] ‘FC Mokpo,’ led by coach Jeong Hyun-ho, will play its home opener against Gimpo FC at 3 p.m. on the 20th at Mokpo International Football Center Main Stadium.

Mokpo FC will enter the home opener after defeating the defending champion Gimhae City Hall Football Club at Gimhae Stadium on the 13th. Riding that momentum, they aim for a victory in the home opener and a second consecutive win.

This home opener is an important match for Mokpo. It is the first season challenging under the new team name and the first home game presented to the citizens.

Additionally, the home opener opponent Gimpo FC is scheduled to face Mokpo again in the Hana Bank FA Cup 2nd round at the same venue at 3 p.m. on the 27th.

Coach Jeong Hyun-ho said before last week’s opening match, “We are not the strongest team, but I urged the players to play offensively for the fans and for the development of the K3 League,” adding, “Instead of defense-oriented football, I told them to play offensively even if we lose. Since that strategy proved effective, if we approach the home opener with persistent tenacity, there will definitely be good results.”

He also expressed his ambition for the home opener, saying, “We will show the citizens of Mokpo aggressive and entertaining football to encourage many to come to the stadium.”

Player Kim Min-gyu, who is aiming for goals in two consecutive matches, revealed his desire for goals, saying, “I will do my best in the matches to score more than 10 goals, which is my goal for this season.”

In the recent match against Gimhae City Hall, Kim Min-gyu scored the winning goal against his former team in the 10th minute of the second half, assisted by Kim Woon, securing the team’s first victory.

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