Ji So-yeon's early call-up, Choi Yu-ri, who became an 'elder sister'..."Soyeon, I can't let you go"

Ji So-yeon's early call-up, Choi Yu-ri, who became an 'elder sister'..."Soyeon, I can't let you go"

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South Korea's women's soccer team is continuing a generational shift. Choi Yu-ri, a striker on the women's national soccer team, who is now a veteran of the team, is struggling to communicate constantly with her younger siblings.

The women's national soccer team, led by head coach Shin Sang-woo, drew 1-1 in the second round of the women's national soccer team's friendly match against Colombia at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 2nd.

Shin took the lead with Minyoung Jung's first goal in the second minute of the first half. He showed off his strength against Colombia, but failed to keep the lead due to Kim Jin-hee's unfortunate own goal in the 17th minute of the second half. He wanted to avenge his team's 0-1 defeat in the first match held at Incheon Namdong Asiad Rugby Stadium on June 30, but he now has one draw and one loss in the two consecutive matches.

Choi started as a right-handed striker under Shin Sang-woo's three-back system. He led the team's attack along with Jeon Yu-kyung and Jeong Da-bin. When facing defense, Choi proactively pressured Colombia's defense teams to back down. Choi diligently helped his team's offense. Although he failed to score a goal, he also got a chance with a right footed shot past the defense from inside the opponent's penalty box in the 22nd minute. Choi finished the game by replacing Kang Chae-rim at the beginning of the second half.
Meeting at the joint coverage area (Mix Zone), Choi said, "All the players played in unison. They hit it off from the beginning. I was able to score the first goal early on. The younger ones did really well. They did a lot more than I expected. I think communication really helped me a lot."

The Korean women's team has held two consecutive home games under Shin Sang-woo for the first time in about a year and two months since former coach Colin Bell in March last year. "I don't feel pressured about a home game. Currently, we have players of various ages, from the oldest to the youngest. We are constantly keeping pace. Regardless of whether it is a home game or an away game, it is important for us to unite as one and keep pace one by one. We cannot afford to feel pressured," Choi said.

The challenges facing Korean women's soccer are the post-Ji So-yeon era. Ji So-yeon, the star player, was born in 1990 and is in her twilight years. How she prepares for the next generation is important. Choi Yu-ri is likely to lead the team as the oldest sister after Ji. She said, "Me and (Lee) Geum-min are seniors. I was in my first senior position. It is the first time that I have teamed up with young players. I was under pressure, but I think I got off to a good start as my younger brothers listened to me well."
"I used to say hello to the sisters in the morning every time I convened the national team, but fewer and fewer sisters are going to say hello. I feel strange. As a veteran of the team, I am trying to help as much as I can," he said. "Unni who were born in 1990 have played a big role. Not only Ji So-yeon, but also Im Seon-ju and Kim Hye-ri have devoted a lot of parts. I thought it was my job to help them because I spent a lot of time with the sisters. Geum-min and I have focused on bridging roles with juniors in the middle. There is still a lot to learn. I keep learning from them. I don't think I can let go of them."

In the upcoming two consecutive games, Ji played only the first match. It was a matter of consultation with Seattle Lane to cooperate with the team's selection for the East Asian Football Confederation (EAFF) E-1 Championship (East Asian Cup) to be held in Korea in July. Ji officially announced the cancellation of the call-up of her new friendship on March 31. It seems that Ji left advice to Choi Yu-ri and Lee Geum-min before leaving. 메이저사이트
Choi Yu-ri said, "So-yeon went first. It was a shame. But my sister told me and Geum-min, "You two have to lead the team a lot." It was a burden, and I felt like a warning. It was a more weighty word, and I tried to keep it."