Hat-trick Striker Hwang Ui-jo: "Kim Je-deok, We Will Win the Third Gold Medal"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Hwang Ui-jo, who led a great victory against Honduras, promised a third gold medal to 'Boy Archer' Kim Je-deok, who missed out on a triple crown in archery.

On the 28th, at the final third match of Group B in the group stage held at Yokohama International Stadium in Japan, Hwang Ui-jo scored three goals to lead a 6-0 victory against Honduras. He scored two goals from penalty kicks and one from a field goal. He shook off his scoreless slump from the previous two matches and led the national team to the quarterfinals.

After scoring the first goal, Hwang Ui-jo roared vigorously. He recalled after the match, "I felt relieved because I scored in the last group stage match." After the second goal, Hwang Ui-jo performed an archery shooting celebration. He explained, "As members of the same Korean team with the same goal, I did the archery celebration with the intention of achieving the goals we want." The archery team won three gold medals in the men's and women's team events and the mixed team event.

When told that Kim Je-deok, a two-time archery gold medalist, is an enthusiastic soccer fan, Hwang promised, "I can't guarantee it, but we will work hard to win the third gold medal that Kim Je-deok couldn't get." He added confidently, "No matter who reaches the quarterfinals, we will play our own game."