Jeonbuk Hyundai Thrash Gangwon FC: Thiago Scores Brace!
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Gangwon FC in their recent K League 1 clash. Brazilian striker Thiago was the star of the show, netting two impressive goals to lead his team to victory.
Thiago's Double Spearheads Jeonbuk's Win
The match, held at Songam Sports Town in Chuncheon, saw Thiago open the scoring with a powerful header in the 5th minute. He doubled his tally in the 31st minute, putting Jeonbuk firmly in control. Jeon Jin-woo added a third goal in the 33rd minute of the second half to seal the win for Jeonbuk, extending their unbeaten run to 14 league games (10 wins and 4 draws).
Thiago's Remarkable Form
This marks Thiago's third consecutive league goal, highlighting his excellent form. He previously scored against Daegu FC on May 27th and followed that up with the winning goal against Ulsan HD. His performance against Gangwon underscores his importance to the Jeonbuk squad.
- 5th Minute: Thiago opens the scoring with a header.
- 31st Minute: Thiago doubles Jeonbuk's lead.
- 33rd Minute (2nd Half): Jeon Jin-woo scores the third goal.
Post-Match Comments from Thiago
Following the match, Thiago expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. "It was a tough game," he said. "All the players tried to fulfil what coach Gus Poyet ordered with all their might. It seems to have led to a good result."
Thiago also commented on returning to the press conference after a long absence. "I believed that if I worked hard, I would be able to come to this kind of place. In particular, I believed that the opportunity would come if I trusted the coach."