'Mungchan' Eojjeoda FC Wins Second Match to Advance to Semifinals... Heading to the Finals?

Photo by JTBC '뭉쳐야 찬다'

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jeong-ho] The Eojjeoda FC team secured a spot in the semifinals by winning their second match.

On the afternoon of the 9th, JTBC's "We Must Gather to Play Soccer" aired the second match of the Eojjeoda FC team, managed by coach Ahn Jung-hwan.

Although Eojjeoda FC had previously achieved a clean sheet victory, the situation was still tense, and they prepared themselves for the next match.

Unlike the legends who were excited and resting after the first game, Coach Ahn appeared more worried than usual.

Later, Coach Ahn gathered the legends to review the match played that day. As their performances were thoroughly analyzed during the game, the legends automatically repeated "I'm sorry" whenever Coach Ahn called on them.

Before the second match, Coach Ahn carefully analyzed the Mapo-gu Association team's game in person. On the day of the decisive match, Ahn gathered the players and offered advice once again. He joked, "If we win today, extra Jajangmyeon and Tangsuyuk," bringing laughter.

Coach Ahn substituted Yang Jun-hyuk in defense instead of Heo Jae, while keeping the lineup of Mo Tae-beom and Lee Dae-hoon unchanged. Calmly, he said, "If we win today, we go to the semifinals." He also encouraged the players, "You worked hard yesterday, but if we do well in this one game today, we can enjoy the next match."

Additionally, Coach Ahn added, "Even if your body doesn't follow, fans expect you to give your best mentally. Let's do our best."

The match began, and Mo Tae-beom scored the opening goal within 10 minutes of the first half in the semifinal qualifier against the Mapo-gu Association team. Mo Tae-beom succeeded with a powerful mid-range shot.

Although there were several crises in the second half, the defense from the attacking line prevented conceding any points.

Ultimately, Eojjeoda FC won 1-0 and confirmed their advancement to the semifinals. Goalkeeper Kim Dong-hyun celebrated the victory by maintaining a clean sheet throughout both matches of the tournament.

Jung Hyung-don expressed his joy, calling Coach Ahn Jung-hwan "an excellent tactician and the semifinals specialist." Beside him, Kim Yong-man laughed, saying, "Ahn Jung-hwan's career now includes a World Cup semifinal and a Mapo-gu tournament semifinal."

Meanwhile, "We Must Gather to Play Soccer" airs every Sunday at 9 PM.