Yang Hyun-jun, Lee Young-jun Score Ahead of Asian Games

Asian Games men's national football team members Yang Hyun-jun and Lee Young-jun have sharpened their scoring touch by netting goals for their respective clubs.

Yang scored the clincher for Celtic in a 3-0 home victory against Aberdeen in the 5th round of the 2026-2027 Scottish Premiership held at Celtic Park in Glasgow on the 3rd (KST).

With this goal, Yang registered his first goal of the season in his 6th official match, bringing his season totals to 1 goal and 1 assist.

Starting as a left winger, Yang played an active role on the pitch for about 74 minutes until he was substituted out for James Forrest in the 29th minute of the second half.

Yang, who is joining the U-23 national team for the Asian Games as an over-age "wild card" player, has clearly solidified his position as a regular starter, appearing in the starting lineup for all four of Celtic's league matches this season.

Celtic took an early lead in the 14th minute of the first half with a goal by Camilo Durán.

Benjamin Nygren, who assisted the opener, then scored directly in the 34th minute of the first half to widen the gap.

With Celtic enjoying a comfortable 2-0 lead, Yang exploded with a sealing goal in the 1st minute of stoppage time in the first half.

Rushing rapidly toward the goal during a counterattack, Yang received a pass from Durán on the right flank with a stable first touch and shook the net with a left-footed shot utilizing his speed.

He sought another goal with a right-footed shot in the 13th minute of the second half, but it was blocked by the opposing goalkeeper's save.

Having recorded his first offensive point of the season with an assist in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers on August 26, Yang finally tasted goals about a week later, showing off his great condition.

Lee Young-jun, a striker for Swiss professional football club Grasshopper, also activated his 3rd goal of the season.

Lee led his team to a 2-0 victory by scoring the clinching goal just 9 minutes after being substituted on during a home match against St. Gallen in the 6th round of the 2026-2027 Swiss Super League held at the Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich.

Stepping onto the pitch in the 20th minute of the second half as a substitute for central striker Nikolas Muci while the team was leading 1-0, Lee played for about 30 minutes and showed threatening movements.

He calmly collected a loose ball from a scramble in front of the goal and pierced the upper corner of the net with a powerful right-footed shot.

Following his equalizer in the 5th round away match against Vaduz on August 31, this marks his second consecutive match with a goal and his 3rd scoring shot of the season.

Lee is displaying a red-hot scoring touch, racking up 3 goals in 3 official matches this season.

Yang Hyun-jun and Lee Young-jun will join the U-23 national team led by head coach Lee Min-sung in Japan on the 7th.

For the national team attempting to win its 4th consecutive Asian Games title, the fiery explosion of the two overseas-based players is welcome news.

(Photo: Captured from Celtic club SNS, Yonhap News)
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