The first semifinal match of the G League will be broadcast on the 23rd on SBS's 'Kick a Goal'. This episode will feature a clash between the emerging championship contender 'FC Wonder Women', making their first semifinal appearance since the team's inception, and the veteran powerhouse 'FC Actionistas', holding the record for most semifinal appearances. The matchup between these two teams, both previously pegged as strong championship contenders, has sparked a lot of interest as they finally face off in the semifinals.
'Master Devil' Masima of 'FC Wonder Women' confidently declared, "We will make it to the finals because I promised we would." In response, 'FC Actionistas' captain Jeong Hye-in coolly stated, "We'll show it in the game. We're going to win." The anticipation is building over which team will advance to the grand finale of the G League.
On the day of the match, team captains Jeong Hye-in and KISUM encountered each other in the press room for the first time in a while. Having developed a special friendship through their time on the national team, including matching couple items, the two players engaged in a tense face-off without a trace of their usual smiles. 'Actionistas' Jeong Hye-in threw down the gauntlet, saying, "Just watch how 'Actionistas' make it to the finals and learn." The fierce battle between former besties turned rivals, Jeong Hye-in and KISUM, is drawing keen interest.
To prepare for the semifinal, 'FC Actionistas' coach Lee Geun-ho announced a strong 'high pressing' strategy to completely block 'Wonder Women's build-up play. Ace duo Jeong Hye-in and Park Ji-an are set to lead a relentless attack, having previously flustered Masima in the Korea-Japan match and the G-Star match. They are determined to exert strong pressure on 'Master Devil' Masima in this game as well. Additionally, with the departure of their original goalkeeper Lee Ju-yeon, 'original goalkeeper' Lee Chae-young has officially returned, raising expectations for 'Actionistas' to deliver an unprecedented performance as a newly complete team.
Meanwhile, before the game, Commissioner Ha Seok-ju gathered the coaches of the semifinal teams. He announced that the top two teams of the G League would participate in the 'K League Queen Cup', a tournament featuring the strongest amateur players nationwide. 'FC National Family's coach Baek Ji-hoon humorously remarked, "I'm already thinking about how we'll play," bringing laughter to the scene. The question of which team will claim the glory of advancing to the 'G League Final' and participating in the 'K League Queen Cup' is growing.
The fiery goal battle for a spot in the finals between the two teams will be revealed on 'Kick a Goal', airing at 9 PM on the 23rd.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)