Choi Yoon-gyeom, manager of Chungbuk Cheongju FC (Chungbuk Cheongju) is the oldest (61) coach in the K-League 2. He is showing off his old style again this year.
Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju came from behind to win 2-1 against Seongnam FC (Seongnam) in the eighth round of Hana Bank K League 2 2024 on the 20th. It was pushed back in the first half, but Paulinho scored two goals due to the bench’s mercenary skills in the second half, earning three points.
At the start of the second half, Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province switched to a back four by adding Yang Ji-hoon and Moon Sang-yoon. The decision was made when the first half, which was a hundred and three, did not go as planned. Choi Yoon-gyeom explained exactly why he made this judgment.
“In the beginning of the game, I put a lot of numbers in the center to destroy the team. However, it was not efficient. I also lost some points. In the second half, I deployed players who were outstanding in technique and possession to proactively stage side attacks. The opposing team asked for short passes and bold shots. They also requested a lot of crosses since it was raining a lot. Then, I got a lucky goal.”
He sensibly recognized the problem and immediately put it into action. Coach Choi Yoon-gyeom’s judgment and decision made Chungbuk Cheongju to a come-from-behind victory. Moon Sang-yoon and Yang Ji-hoon opened the way, and Paulinho, who entered as a substitute, scored two goals quickly. Since then, Chungbuk Cheongju has turned Seongnam’s number of throws into nothing thanks to coach Choi Yoon-gyeom’s responsiveness. All the officials in the field were impressed, saying that Choi Yoon-gyeom’s number was high. 핑크알바
In fact, Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province is a team that is difficult to escape from the perspective of ‘fierce evil’. It is just one of the citizen teams with a light pocket. Nevertheless, it made an impact from 2023, the first season of its foundation. Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province competed for the K League 2 playoffs until the end of the season. Sometimes, they used extreme defensive tactics like the back seven. Choi Yoon-gyeom has distinguished the strategies that he can realistically take. In the meantime, he also improved the skills of players such as Giorgi, Peter, and Lee Jung-taek. The capability of the head coach raised Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province to produce more results than expected.
After the game, Paulinho did not forget to express his gratitude to manager Choi Yoon-gyeom. He had been out of the lineup for a while due to a cruciate ligament injury, but he said he was able to do well because manager Choi trusted and waited for him. He also met with several head coaches throughout Europe and Brazil, but he praised Choi Yoon-gyeom for having a leadership like him, saying, “I have a lot to learn.” In addition to his sense during the game, Choi Yoon-gyeom’s other strengths were revealed.
Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province was considered weak again this season, but it is ranked fourth in the K-League as of Tuesday morning. It is in the top ranks among the 13 clubs. The name value of the team may drop, but it does not collapse as long as Choi Yoon-gyeom, a veteran among the veterans, is holding out. Choi Yoon-gyeom’s decades of experience in the field is the driving force behind the persistent survival and perseverance of Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province.