In SBS's 'Kick a Goal', the fierce competition continues in the G League's Group B with the third matchup being unveiled.
The upcoming broadcast of 'Kick a Goal' will feature a clash between the four-time champions 'FC World Class' and the traditional powerhouse 'FC Nine Cheok Giants'. Especially, as 'FC Nine Cheok Giants'' strength is revealed in this match, the power rankings of all ten teams in the G League will be disclosed. With a major overhaul from the coach to the players, all eyes are on what kind of performance 'FC Nine Cheok Giants' will showcase.
First off, the new commander of 'FC Nine Cheok Giants' is none other than Coach Lee Young-pyo, who led the Korean national team to victory in the so-called 'Kick a Goal version of the A-match', the second round of the Korea-Japan match. Returning to the regular league after a long hiatus, he expressed his confidence in the original powerhouse 'FC Nine Cheok Giants', saying, "After handling teams like 'Gavengers' and 'Anaconda', I now feel like we can finally win 'Kick a Goal'." The spotlight is on whether Coach Lee Young-pyo and 'FC Nine Cheok Giants' can lift their first trophy in the G League after a long period without accolades.
Additionally, as the 'second transfer' of 'Kick a Goal', Lee Hye-jung joins 'FC Nine Cheok Giants'. Filling the vacancy left by goalkeeper Lim Kyung-min due to injury, 'FC Actionista' alum and former model 'Hyer-launch' Lee Hye-jung shared her excitement about the new beginning, saying, "I was disappointed not to play alongside my close friend and fellow model Lee Hyun, but now it feels like I've achieved what I wanted." The return of Lee Hye-jung to 'FC Nine Cheok Giants' raises curiosity about her performance.
To secure a victory in the regular league after about 17 months, Coach Lee Young-pyo has drawn his sword. He has once again employed 'multi-player' Heo Kyung-hee as goalkeeper, ensuring a solid backline build-up. Moreover, he ordered Lee Hye-jung to man-mark to block 'FC World Class'' offensive plays and showcased several set pieces to score, proving he is still a 'master of set pieces'.
Meanwhile, the appearance of new coach Kim Jae-sung, a former national player, to strengthen 'FC Nine Cheok Giants'' power surprised the commentators. It remains to be seen whether 'FC Nine Cheok Giants' can secure a victory in their first G League match and get off to a smooth start.
The showdown between the newly revamped 'FC Nine Cheok Giants' and the 'four-time champions' FC World Class' will be revealed on 'Kick a Goal' airing at 9 PM on the 7th.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)