Gwangyang 'Baegun-gi National High School Soccer Tournament' Successfully Concluded
‘Seoul Yeongdeungpo Technical High School Victory’ Decorates a Spectacular Finale
The Baekwoonki National High School Soccer Tournament came to a grand conclusion with Seoul Yeongdeungpo Technical High School emerging as the champion.
The final match on the last day of the tournament held at Gwangyang Public Stadium saw Seoul Yeongdeungpo Technical High School defeat Gyeongbuk Beauty Arts High School 2-0, firmly establishing themselves at the pinnacle of national high school soccer.
The Baekwoonki National High School Soccer Tournament came to a grand conclusion with Seoul Yeongdeungpo Technical High School winning the championship.
Photo by Gwangyang City
Seoul Yeongdeungpo Technical High School advanced to the final by winning 1-0 against Chungnam Asan FC U18 in the round of 16, 4-1 against Gwangyang Steel High School in the quarterfinals, and 2-1 against Gyeonggi Pungsaeng High School in the semifinals.
The runner-up, Gyeongbuk Beauty Arts High School, demonstrated outstanding skill by defeating Gyeonggi Anyang Technical High School 3-0 in the round of 16, drawing 0-0 with Jeju Seogwipo Soccer Center U18 and winning 4-3 on penalties in the quarterfinals, and beating Ulsan Hyundai High School 2-0 in the semifinals, but narrowly missed out on the championship.
Third place was jointly awarded to Yeonggwang FC U18 and Hyundai FC U18 Hyundai High School.
▲ The Most Valuable Player award went to Son Seung-min of Yeongdeungpo Technical High School ▲ The Top Scorer award was given to Kim Tae-won of Yeongdeungpo Technical High School ▲ The Offensive Player award went to Lee Jung-bin of Yeongdeungpo Technical High School ▲ The Defensive Player award was awarded to Lim Joon-young of Gyeongbuk Beauty Arts High School ▲ The Goalkeeper award went to Yoo Him-chan of Yeongdeungpo Technical High School ▲ The Best Young Player award was earned by Kim Tae-hwan of Yeongdeungpo Technical High School.
The Best Coach award was presented to Kim Jae-woong of Yeongdeungpo Technical High School, and the Outstanding Coach award went to Park Tae-min of Gyeongbuk Beauty Arts High School, with certificates and trophies awarded.
Additionally, the enthusiastic cheering from the opposing teams provided a great spectacle for the spectators, rivaling the excitement of the final match itself.
From the opening game to the final, all matches were broadcast live on the ‘Gwangyang City Hall TV’ YouTube channel, receiving great acclaim from those unable to attend in person, as well as from distant family members and busy workers.
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Meanwhile, Gwangyang City is evaluating that this tournament has not only solidified its position as a prestigious soccer city but also generated an estimated regional economic ripple effect worth over 2 billion KRW.
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