It's not just grass for the national team...Change the schedule of the Korea Cup, which is still disappointing
It's not just grass for the national team...Change the schedule of the Korea Cup, which is still disappointing
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During the A-match period in March, games will not be held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, the "backroom" of the Korean national soccer team. Poor grass conditions have become a hot topic, and the Korea Football Association has changed the venue to Goyang Stadium (against Oman on July 20) and Suwon World Cup Stadium (against Jordan on June 25).
However, soccer fans are clamoring for a schedule to be held at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Saturday. They have changed the schedule of the Korea Cup to promote the national team.
The situation is as follows. The Suwon World Cup Stadium was renovated in the second half of last year through large-scale ground construction. It was scheduled to make its debut on the 15th starting with the K League 2 match between Suwon Samsung and Chungnam Asan. If the schedule had been as planned, the match between Suwon and Seoul E-Land (Korea Cup second round), Korea and Jordan (A match) on the 22nd, and the Suwon-Jeonnam Dragons (K League 2) on the 29th were scheduled. However, the association moved up the schedule of the Korea Cup from the 22nd to the 19th on the 7th. The Suwon World Cup Stadium Management Foundation expressed concern over grass conditions caused by low temperatures, and the association also accepted the foundation's opinion and adjusted the interval. The Korea Cup is also a competition organized by the association.
The team will be able to play on grass that was rested for about six days. On the other hand, Suwon, the club team, will have a tight schedule. The club team seems to have made some concessions for the national team's game.
Suwon will hold its 500th match at Suwon World Cup Stadium on weekdays, not weekends. E-Land, the opponent of the memorable match, also reportedly expressed regret over the sudden change of schedule.
Some people ask whether the decision to hold the event outside of the home stadium will be applied, referring to the "Decision on the venue of Article 14" stipulated in the Korea Cup. Some fans also point out that the national team should go to Yongin Mir Stadium. However, the "Article 4 Period and Venue" stipulates that the schedule may be changed depending on changes in the internal and external environment and other cases.
However, an official from the soccer community said, "The schedule for the Korea Cup came out before the A-match schedule, but it is questionable whether the team will change the schedule due to grass." An official from the association said, "The change of schedule was made through collaboration with the association, foundation, and club to operate the competition." It is questionable whether the club was able to actively present its opinion to the association and foundation. 메이저사이트
During a press conference on the announcement of the A-match roster in March on the 10th, national team coach Hong Myung-bo said, "I would like to ask those who manage the grass. I hope you will be more responsible. Then the fans will be able to enjoy better games." The remarks were not just for the national team, but the rescheduling of the Korea Cup was a choice only for the national team. This makes it even more regrettable.