‘Park Tae-ha’ Pohang wins Korea Cup for the 6th time… Established pride in the famous family

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‘K League 1 3rd consecutive loss’ 3-1 comeback win ‌over Ulsan
Succeeded in winning the competition for the second time in a row, the first win for⁤ coach Tae-ha Park

Jaehee Jeong of Pohang is roaring ⁢after ‍scoring the equalizer in ‍the second half of the game between pohang Steelers and Ulsan HD ⁢in the ‘2024 Hana bank Korea Cup Final’ held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu,⁢ Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th. 2024.11.30/News‌ 1

Pohang Steelers defeated ‘K League 1 champion’ Ulsan ⁣HD⁤ to win the⁤ Korea Cup ​for the sixth time in history.

Pohang, led⁣ by coach‌ Park Tae-ha, won the 2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup finals held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 30th, defeating⁢ Ulsan 3-1 after a fierce overtime struggle.

As a result, Pohang won the championship for the second year in a row, following last year. In history, winning the Korea Cup twice in a row is the fourth record, following ‌Jeonnam Dragons⁣ (2006, 2007), Suwon‍ Samsung (2009, 2010), and Pohang (2012, 2013).

In addition, a new history⁣ was written. Starting with the inaugural Korea Cup in‍ 1996,Pohang won a total of six times in 2008,2012,2013,2023,and 2024,becoming the⁤ sole leader with the most wins in history. Suwon and Jeonbuk⁢ Hyundai, who each won five times, fell to⁤ a tie for second place.

Pohang, who competed for the ‍title in the K-League 1 in the early ⁢stages of this season but fell into a ‍swamp of consecutive losses⁢ and stayed in ​6th place,‌ established its pride as a ‘famous family’ by⁣ winning the Korea Cup, which determines the strongest team in Korean soccer, both professional and amateur.

‘Park Tae-ha’ Pohang wins Korea Cup for the 6th time… Established pride in the famous family
Pohang Steelers coach Park Tae-ha is shaking⁣ hands with Ulsan coach Kim‌ Pang-gon​ ahead of the match between Pohang Steelers and Ulsan HD in the ‘2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup Final’ held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in ⁣Mapo-gu, Seoul​ on the afternoon​ of the 30th. 2024.11.30/News 1

Coach Park,a⁢ ‘club legend’ who took charge of Pohang as the successor⁣ to coach Kim Ki-dong (currently FC Seoul),was⁤ recognized for his leadership by winning the Korea Cup trophy in ⁤his first season in office.

Pohang,a strong team in the Korea Cup,continued that tradition this season.

the first match, the round of 16, was not easy. Pohang was down 0-1 against K-League 2 Suwon, but made a comeback with Baek Seong-dong’s equalizing goal in the 9th minute of extra time, and won with 5PSO4 ‍in the ensuing penalty shootout.

However,as Pohang ⁢climbed one step at a​ time,the team became stronger. In the quarterfinals,thay faced ‌Seoul,led by Kim Ki-dong,and won 5-1.⁤ In the semifinals, which were ⁢played home and away, they won 3-2 over Jeju United‌ in the first and ⁤second games to advance to the finals.

In the final, the final ‍gateway to ⁢the championship, they had a great match with thier ‘east Coast Derby’ ​rival Ulsan.

In the game between ‌Pohang steelers and Ulsan HD in the '2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup Final' held ‌at the ⁣seoul world Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th, Pohang​ Kim In-seong scores a ‍comeback goal ⁤in the second half of extra time. 2024.11.30/News 1

In the game between Pohang Steelers and Ulsan HD in the ‘2024 Hana Bank Korea Cup Final’ held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 30th, Pohang‌ Kim​ in-seong scores a comeback goal in the second half of extra time. 2024.11.30/News 1

Pohang was behind Ulsan throughout the first half and allowed ⁤Ju Min-gyu to score the first goal in the 36th minute, ⁣but ⁤they made a big counterattack in⁢ the second half and turned‍ the⁤ tide. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Jeong Jae-hee’s mid-range gun was lucky enough to hit an opposing player and enter the goal.

Pohang, who took the⁤ lead with the tying goal, stepped up the offensive, and in the 6th minute of the second half of extra time, Kim In-seong scored the winning goal with a header. Then, in the 19th minute of the second half of‍ extra time,​ Kang Hyun-je scored the third goal and fired ‌the victory gun.

Pohang,who enjoyed double joy by preventing their rival Ulsan,who had built a dynasty by winning three consecutive K-League 1 games,from doubling,once again confirmed that they were a powerhouse in the Korea ‌Cup.

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  • What challenges did Pohang Steelers face during the Korea ​Cup tournament?

    N from achieving ⁤a consecutive title, celebrated their victory as well as their ancient achievement in​ the Korea Cup. The match showcased a remarkable turnaround for the Pohang Steelers, who demonstrated both resilience and skill, particularly in the second half and overtime.

    Throughout the tournament, Pohang faced important ‌challenges,‌ including a tough opening match against K-League 2⁢ team‍ Suwon where ‍they had to rely ​on a late ⁤equalizer. However, the team’s ability to adapt and improve with each ⁣round eventually led them to dominate in the ‌final, despite being pressed in ​the first half.

    The importance of the win extends ⁢beyond just⁤ the trophy; it reinstates Pohang’s position as a powerhouse in Korean football. With this sixth Korea Cup victory, Pohang‍ aims to​ carry this momentum into the upcoming K League 1 season, hoping to ⁢overcome their earlier struggles and contend for the league ⁣title ​as well.

    Coach Park Tae-ha’s success in his first season ​speaks volumes of his leadership capabilities, further endearing him to fans and solidifying his‌ status as a club legend. The impact of ⁢this victory ​stretches to the players as well,who⁢ will surely take immense confidence from this hard-fought win.

    As‌ the season progresses, all eyes will be ⁣on Pohang Steelers ⁣to see if they can convert this cup success‌ into league success, ‌continuing to ‌build on their proud legacy and aiming for even greater achievements in the future.

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