Gwangju University Wins Spring College Football Federation Championship Two Years in a Row

Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong) is taking a commemorative photo after winning the Spring College Football Federation Championship. Photo by Gwangju University

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Cho Hyung-joo] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong) won the Spring College Football Federation Championship for the second consecutive year following last year.

According to Gwangju University on the 27th, in the final of the '58th Spring College Football Federation Championship' held at Tongyeong Public Stadium in Tongyeong, Gyeongnam, they won against Jungwon University in a penalty shootout battle.

Gwangju University, which advanced to the round of 16 as the first in their group during the preliminary round of this tournament, defeated Honam University (2-1) in the round of 16 and Catholic Kwandong University (1-0) in the quarterfinals to reach the semifinals.

Gwangju University advanced to the final by winning the semifinal match against Dong-eui University in a penalty shootout, and also won the final against Jungwon University with a 4-3 penalty shootout victory.

Coach Lee Seung-won said, "The young players fought until the end, which made it possible to win the championship," and added, "With the active support of President Kim Hyuk-jong and other school officials, we were able to win again this year following last year's victory."

Captain Park Ji-woo, who was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player, said, "Although some of our players left midway due to professional draft selections, we were able to win by prioritizing the determination to win until the end."

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