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Ahn Jung-hwan's unorthodox tactics worked, a dramatic come-from-behind victory
In the JTBC entertainment show 'We Must Unite 2' that aired on the 29th, the 'Somehow Avengers', who had gone on a winter training camp in Geoje Island, won a 2-1 comeback against Geoje's strong team, 'Sadung Sports Association', and continued the training camp following Namhae and Qatar. They continued their undefeated streak.
The 'Somehow Avengers', who had previously conducted winter training in the warm southern Geoje Island, started their training camp happily by riding a cable car with a view of the beautiful scenery, in line with director Ahn Jung-hwan's goal of 'training while having fun'. However, coach Ahn Jung-hwan, who wanted to eat ramen after arriving at the summit, had prepared none other than 'Trun Ramen', a terrifying stair training.
The 'Somehow Avengers', who were divided into a defense team, a midfielder team, and an attack team, began an upgraded staircase training in which they climbed 350 stairs, more than the Namhae field training, wearing a 10kg lead vest, and struggled to avoid last place. The fierce competition, racing without compromise and breaking promises of unity, aroused interest.
The defensive team of Kim Dong-hyun and Lee Hyeong-taek, the midfield team of Lee Ji-hwan and Cho Won-woo, and the offensive team of Mo Tae-beom and Ryu Eun-gyu, who were ranked in the bottom half, competed in the final last-place selection match where all cast and staff members were penalized for shooting coffee and ramen. Breaking everyone's expectations, the stair training ended with Ryu Eun-gyu arriving in last place and taking the penalty.
Afterwards, the first match of Geoje Island's training camp was held against 'Sadeung Sports Association', which swept all competitions in Geoje City. The 'Somehow Avengers', playing for the first time in a month as of the filming date, were in trouble in the first half, allowing the opponent to face two crises in an instant.
While the opponent, who was strong in both offense and defense, was leading the atmosphere thanks to the performance of a former U17 national team striker and a goalkeeper from the same middle school soccer team as Kim Min-jae, the 'Somehow Avengers' made hearts pound with frequent missed passes and unstable play. To save the left flank, General Lee was replaced by Mo Tae-beom, and although there was a good opportunity to score a goal, the first half ended with a score of 0-0.
In the second half, the players seemed to be more relaxed than the first half, but the 'Sadung Sports Association' scored the first goal. Accordingly, coach Ahn Jung-hwan ordered an emergency replacement of players and brought in Lee Ji-hwan, Kang Chil-gu, and Park Je-eon, aiming for a comeback with a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Despite the continued attacks of the 'Somehow Avengers', the opposing player-turned goalkeeper was not easily penetrated, and the thirst for goals only grew. Meanwhile, Ryu Eun-gyu, who was infiltrating, received a pass from Lim Nam-gyu and scored a thrilling equalizer with one minute left, making the onlookers cheer.
In the three minutes of extra time, coach Ahn Jung-hwan used an unusual tactic to shake up the opponent. One minute before the end of extra time, Lim Nam-gyu completed Cho Won-woo's cross with a volley, scoring a huge comeback goal and securing a dramatic 2-1 victory with two goals from 'Gyu-gyu line' Lim Nam-gyu and Ryu Eun-gyu.
MC Kim Seong-ju said to 'Somehow Avengers' who showed a great game, "It was the most dramatic game since the Korea vs. Portugal game," and MC Kim Yong-man said, "Today is the happiest I've been since broadcasting." The man of the match selected by coach Ahn Jung-hwan was Lim Nam-gyu, who scored the comeback goal that decided the victory.
In this way, 'Somehow Avengers', which did not give up until the final whistle of the game and wrote a drama without a script, can be seen on 'We Have to Come Together 2', which airs every Sunday at 7:40 PM.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr
