Ji So-yeon's goal of "going towards the end," "I want to put our players up until I leave."

Ji So-yeon's goal of "going towards the end," "I want to put our players up until I leave."

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"I want to put the players up."

At 7 p.m. on Thursday, the women's national team friendly match between South Korea and Colombia kicked off at Incheon Namdong Asian Rugby Stadium. The result of the match was 0-1, a loss for South Korea. South Korea could not overcome the free kick it gave to Catalina Usme in the 27th minute of the first half.

Ji, the ace player for the Korean national team, played the match against Colombia full time. She started from the right side, but effectively strutted freely on the ground and threw balls here and there. After the match, Ji did not hide her regret. She seemed to be upset that she failed to score a goal even though she could have done better. Still, she clearly expressed her commitment to become light and salt for the younger members.

The following is Ji So-yeon's post-match mixed zone interview.

○ How do you feel about the game

"We had some difficulties early in the game. We had to defend No. 9 Myra Ramirez and No. 18 Linda Caicedo well. It wasn't easy even though we knew it. Still, we have to endure it by playing against high-quality teams."

○ As a veteran of the national team, the feeling of working with young players

"I think it was a little difficult at first, but now I feel a lot more comfortable. The players are trying to follow me on the field. "I need to elevate the players and help them. It's my role. I want as many of the youngest players as possible to come up to the next FIFA World Cup."

○ What young players gain from joining

"Park Soo-jung also made her debut. It's important to play confidently and having fun. I have no choice but to be nervous, but I think the players are in good harmony. Young players are mixed with five or six players, but that's okay. I'll help you go in a good direction."

○ Shin Sang-woo doesn't have a lot of points

"I feel responsible because I feel like I didn't hit a good shot today. In the second round, we need to focus more on finishing the game. We keep taking the game difficult due to free kicks or mistakes. We have to be careful about that."

○ When the performance came up in the second half, the situation was

"We lost 0-1 in the first half. We tried to be more active in the second half. We lose after one goal or two anyway. Everyone tried to score a goal. Still, we had a lot of regrets. We need to prepare better when we score goals."

○ What should Korea supplement

"We can't increase physicality. Didn't you see Myra Ramirez from Colombia?" "Even most adult men would be too much to handle. In the end, we have to draw it in detail. We have to study how to solve it near the penalty box. However, the process of making shots is not detailed at the moment. Colombian players keep giving and coming in. We should not give and stand, but we should make a goal by penetrating."

○ The difference between Shin Sang-woo's system and the existing national team

"Players are being discovered. We need to create a harmonious team little by little. If the team members were somewhat stationary when Colin Bell was present, I think the difference is that Shin is finding new players." 먹튀검증

○ If you are a veteran, you will retire. How will Ji So-yeon feel

"Next year is my 20th year in the national team. I've been here for a long time. I feel proud to be able to continue being here. However, I want to raise our players to a certain level before I leave the team. I want to be helpful to the players with my experience."