‘Happy Ending’ Ryan King leaves with the eighth trophy

“We are the Champions” Jeonbuk’s ‘Ryan King’ Lee Dong-guk (third from left in the front row), who confirmed the championship in the retirement stage on Day 1 and ended his career with a ‘happy ending’, is delighted to lift the championship cup with his colleagues. Jeonbuk won 2-0 in the last game of the season against Daegu on this day, achieving the eighth K-League record win with the first four wins in a row. For the first time this season, Lee Dong-guk burned the last flame by putting out full time without replacement. Jeonju = Newsis

In the 20th minute of the first half, Jeonbuk K-League 1 fans in green uniform stood up for two minutes. It was a gift from 10,251 fans to Lee Dong-guk (41, Jeonbuk), who is playing the last game of active duty in a ’20’ uniform. For the first time this season, Lee Dong-guk, the oldest active player who played full time in the first half of the season, took a breather from time to time. However, even in the exhaustion situation, Lee Dong-guk, who was burning with enthusiasm as if showing a volley shooter, which is a long-term volley, lifted the championship trophy and decorated the retirement game with a ‘happy ending. ‘as your wish.

Lee Dong-guk’s favorite song ‘One Day’ (Kim Min-jong) was played at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonbuk, before this season’s final game (Round 27) with Daegu in the 1st. ‘It’s the same as not knowing tomorrow. Lee Dong-guk, who has said that the lyrics, “Why am I the only one who is afraid of that step?”, Reminds me of his football life, overcoming various crises such as eliminating the entry to the Korea-Japan World Cup 2002. “I hit the ground with,” he said.

Jeonbuk started the game with the motto of ‘Lee Dong-guk’s last 845th (number of appearances, including matches of professional and national teams)’. Defeated. Jeonbuk regained 1st place with a win against Ulsan in round 26, scoring 60 points, beating 2nd place Ulsan (57 points) and notching the first 4 consecutive losses in the K League. Also, since 2009, when Lee Dong-guk joined, they have risen to the top eight times, surpassing Seongnam (seventh), becoming the winningest team in the K League. Lee Dong-guk, the holder of the most goals in K-League history (228 goals) and the most attack points (305), attempted 4 shots but failed to score. The father and all five children, including the twins, who visited the stadium, were disappointed every time the shots missed. After 23 years of professional life, Lee Dong-guk said at a retirement ceremony, “I was crying when I saw my uniforms brought in by fans. I am delighted to be able to use this number in Jeollabuk-do. “Jeonbuk designated Lee Dong-guk’s uniform number permanently for the first time among former club players.

Jeonbuk owner Eui-seon (President of Hyundai Motor Group, right), who visited Jeonju World Cup Stadium for the first time on Day 1, presented a luxury minivan and a retirement plaque to Lee Dong- guk, who ended his active career. Jeonbuk Offer

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Eui-seon Eui-sun, owner, who visited Jeonju World Cup Stadium for the first time this day and watched the match in Jeonbuk, introduced Lee Dong-guk with a new luxury minivan 2021. After the game, President Chung, who held his seat until the award ceremony and Lee Dong-guk’s retirement ceremony, gave an 11-seater pickup to Lee Dong-guk, who scored 100 goals in Jeollabuk- do in 2014 and had her fifth child. Lee Dong-guk, who is contemplating several races, including the leader, said: “After the game, there was a cramp in the leg muscles, but until today, the mind dominated the body and I was able to bear the pain. In the future, I think I will do something that does not cause muscle cramps. ”On this day, Jeonbuk fans expressed their feelings of wishing Lee Dong-guk would return as leader with a banner that reads’ Goodbye to player Lee Dong-guk, and more days in Jeonbuk with another Lee Dong-guk. ‘Confirming the growth of his juniors also eased his steps. Jo Gyu-seong, Lee Dong-guk’s nephew, was slow with two goals in the season until the day before, but his scoring power exploded the day his idol retired. Meanwhile, Ulsan, who challenged to win the league in 15 years, gave Jeonbuk a reverse victory this year after last year. Ulsan recorded the ninth runner-up. Jeonju = Reporter Jung Yoon-cheol [email protected] Go to reporter page>