In the fierce competition of the 5th round of the 2024 CFA Cup, Shandong Taishan successfully advanced to the Top 8 with a 4-0 victory over Qingdao West Coast on the road with an excellent overall performance. After the match, Taishan head coach Choi Kang-hee spoke highly of his team's performance in the press conference, especially praising goalkeeper Yu Jin-yong for his debut.
Choi Kang-hee began by recognizing the importance of the victory, "In a cup match, the result is always the most important, especially when playing away from home. We not only saved the players' physical energy through reasonable rotation today, but also managed to take the game, which is a result worthy of everyone's praise." His words revealed his satisfaction with the team's tactical arrangement and his pride in the result of the match.
Talking about the decision to make substitutions at halftime, Choi Kang-hee explained, "In the first half, our young players such as Buyurang, Jafarfan, and Abdul Meat Sully showed good game content. However, in order to keep the team competitive and to stimulate the fitness of other players, we made a substitution at halftime. This was a decision based on tactical considerations and the overall needs of the team to ensure that every player gets a workout while also preparing for the upcoming matches."
The game also ushered in the debut of goalkeeper Yu Jin Yong. Choi Kang-hee spoke highly of the new star's performance: "We have communicated fully with the goalkeeper coach and believe that Yu Jin-yong has very good technical ability. In today's game, he not only showed a stable form, but also exceeded our expectations and showed a very strong competitiveness. This is a great start for him personally and adds more possibilities for the future of our team."
