17-year-old mixed-race striker Casey said, "When I hear Soyeon's advice, I gain confidence."
17-year-old mixed-race striker Casey said, "When I hear Soyeon's advice, I gain confidence."
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Casey, who played as a substitute in the second half, was determined to win the second game against Colombia.
The South Korean women's national soccer team, led by head coach Shin Sang-woo, lost 0-1 to Colombia in the first round of the "Coupang Play Invitational Women's National Football Team Friendship Game" held at 7 p.m. on the 30th at the Incheon Nam-dong Rugby Stadium.
Having lost points in the first half, the Korean team put in Lee Geum-min and Kang Chae-rim in the second half and even added Casey's Eugene Pair. Casey was a striker born in 2007. He is half-American and has been deployed steadily since his debut under coach Colin Bell. Casey, who is scheduled to play as a mainstay of generational change, struggled in the second half but failed to score a goal.
"I saw the possibility of development and I think we still need more time," coach Shin Sang-woo said. "Young players will continue to be deployed. Players who have played as starters and substitutes do not have much international experience in adult teams. I think I played a confident and equal match. It is not just a day to merge with the old players. I have time until next year's Asian Cup, so I think I will continue to watch and train," he said, adding that he will use Casey and other young players more boldly.
"It was good to continue our offensive work towards the end of the second half. However, it is regrettable that the team did not finish well," Casey said in an interview after the game. "Colombian defenders have good physique, but I also have good physique. I didn't have any particular difficulties."
Coach Shin Sang-woo is utilizing young players such as Casey and Park Soo-jung, while also using legendary veterans such as Ji So-yeon and Kim Hye-ri. Regarding the part where he plays with Ji in the same position, he said, "[Ji] So-yeon tells me that I have to play a lot in the front. I emphasize that I keep playing hard. I was especially encouraged to have confidence, but that gave me strength. That's why I can play more confidently." 토토사이트
She has also strengthened her commitment to the second round against Colombia. Casey said, "I really want to win. I will play with confidence to win the second round as well."