The Actionistas have triumphed over Balladream.
In the broadcast of SBS's 'Kick a Goal' on the 9th, the first match of the G League semifinals between Balladream and the Actionistas unfolded.
Led by the ace trio of TaeHyeJi, both teams, facing an elimination tournament, shared their determination to win.
The Actionistas drew attention with the decision to loan Lee Chae-young as a goalkeeper due to Lee Joo-yeon's injury.
Balladream, having been the only team to defeat the favored Wonder Women, faced the Actionistas with high stakes. The Actionistas stated, "Beating Balladream today means we face Wonder Women next. To meet Mashima, we must overcome Balladream. Today's match could be our biggest hurdle."
Balladream, on the other hand, aimed to shut down Park Ji-an, following their strategy that previously contained Mashima, sparking anticipation for the showdown between Ye-won Jung and Ji-an Park.
With tension running high, the game kicked off with both teams launching relentless attacks.
An unexpected handball foul by Balladream's Min-seo led to a penalty opportunity for the Actionistas, with Park Ji-an scoring the opening goal.
However, Balladream quickly equalized, thanks to a swift interception and goal by Seo-gi from Lee Chae-young's pass.
After a handball foul by the Actionistas' Tae-mi, Balladream seized a penalty kick opportunity.
Kyeong-seo stepped up as the kicker, but was thwarted by Lee Chae-young's superb save, leaving Balladream ruing the missed chance.
Amid non-stop action, Jung Hye-in converted a pass from Park Ji-an into a goal, giving the Actionistas a 2-1 lead at halftime.
The second half saw Kyeong-seo immediately score a long-range shot, resetting the game to a tie.
The Actionistas' Jung Hye-in then scored again, capitalizing on a deflection off Park Ha-na's face from Min-seo's kick.
Following up, Tae-mi converted Jung Hye-in's cross into a goal, extending the Actionistas' lead to 4-2. Balladream contested the goal, claiming it crossed the goal line, and requested a VAR review.
However, the referees confirmed the goal, deeming it had not crossed the line. Just when the game seemed out of reach, Min-seo scored, narrowing the gap to 4-3.
As the game neared its end, the possibility of a comeback loomed, but Park Ji-an secured the win for the Actionistas with a goal 30 seconds before the final whistle, showcasing the decisive power of focus.
With this victory, the Actionistas advance to the semifinals to face Wonder Women, setting the stage for an epic showdown.
Jung Hye-in and Park Ji-an expressed their anticipation for the semifinals, stating, "Mashima, we'll show you what kind of team we are."
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Hyo-jung)