South Korean media outlet Naver reported that three own goals were scored in the four matches played on the 24th in the President’s Cup, a South Korean football tournament.
The 57th President’s Cup was held at the Jecheon Stadium in North Chungcheong Province on the 24th. The first match began at 5 pm, and the sky was overcast with heavy rain. Rain was so intense that it stung the players, and no one could see clearly. In this “water battle,” the ball stopped due to waterlogging, forward passes stopped abruptly, and players making breakaways would fall.
In the match between Gangwon Daegwanryeong and Incheon Gangwha Sports, seven goals were scored, including one own goal each in the first half. Three own goals were scored in the four round of 16 matches played on the 24th, with the other occurring in the HAFA Club versus Anyang Tech match.
Another interesting phenomenon was that all the coaches constantly shouted instructions to their players in the torrential rain: “Don’t try to control the ball, pass the ball, or make individual breakthroughs.” The instructions to “kick the ball into the air” were repeated over and over.
This isn’t the first time that a storm has disrupted South Korean football matches. In 2020, the Jecheon Stadium was forced to cancel the 53rd President’s Cup due to landslides caused by heavy rain. This time, despite the short but intense downpours that continued to plague the teams, the matches were able to be played. The ground drainage system has been praised for its performance.
The meteorological department has warned that more heavy rain is expected in the coming days, which could have a detrimental effect on subsequent K League matches at all levels, as well as South Korean football cup competitions.
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