For the first time in K League 1 history, a player born in 2008 has scored a goal.
Jeonbuk's 17-year-old prospect Kim Ye-geon reported his first goal in just his second professional match, making a spectacular announcement of the arrival of a top-tier rookie.
In the 19th minute of the second half, with Jeonbuk leading Ulsan 2-0, 17-year-old high school student Kim Ye-geon was substituted into the game.
Then, in the 33rd minute of the second half, Kim intercepted the ball from Ulsan's Thomas and unleashed a left-footed mid-range shot that struck the corner of the net, leaving even national team goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo unable to reach it.
Kim, who helped secure a 3-1 victory with his first goal in only his second professional appearance, has now placed himself 7th on the list of the youngest goal scorers in K League history.
[Interview] Kim Ye-geon/Jeonbuk Midfielder: "I want to play in many matches, score many goals, show a good performance to the fans, and help my teammates as much as I can."
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