2nd Episode of the Genius Soccer Coach - Chapter 197



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Episode 197 Russia World Cup (1)

The period when Hyunwoo stopped by Korea and headed to Russia.

The South Korean national team suffered two losses against Sweden and Mexico.

Even when you consider all the possible scenarios, it’s a bleak situation.

In order for Korea to advance to the round of 16, Mexico had to beat Sweden, and Korea had to beat Germany by a score of 2:0 or more.

Naturally, the community was flooded with pessimistic comments.

– What kind of World Cup is this? Wash your feet and go to sleep.

― Asia-limited Yeopo. The reality of South Korea.

– What about Asia-only? If you meet Iran, you’ll be destroyed.

― I wish the Premier League season would start soon. I could watch the Barnet game.

Even in the midst of all this, Hyunwoo’s commentary news was enough to attract the attention of soccer fans.

― But how did SBC recruit Kim Hyun-woo? I heard he’s a workaholic who only knows soccer, even during his off-season.

― If you watch PL games all the time, how angry would you be if you watched the national team game? Since you are an outsider, you should be able to get away with it.

– But you’re going to be on TV, so wouldn’t you be careful?

― Don’t you know Director Kim Hyun-woo’s interview style? It seems like he’ll be pouring out his opinions.

“PD, the initial viewership ratings results are out. It’s 15.4%.”

“Right! What about KBC?”

“It’s 11%”

“Okay! Let’s keep it like this.”

The broadcasting rights fee paid by the three terrestrial broadcasters to broadcast the World Cup in Russia alone amounted to 120 billion won.

Each broadcasting station was risking its life on viewer ratings to generate advertising revenue.

SBC maintained second place, behind KBC.

The structure changed as soon as director Kim Hyun-woo was brought in.

The PD looked happily at Director Kim Hyun-woo’s appearance on the screen.

Without even dreaming about what would happen next.

* * *

Broadcast begins one hour before the game starts.

Hyunwoo, who was chatting with Park Ji-seung whom he had not seen in a long time, was sitting in the commentary booth and kept exclaiming in admiration.

The player introductions and analysis of each team’s strengths have already been completed.

It was amazing to see the caster captivate the viewers by continuing to talk for over an hour.

He kept trying to talk to Hyunwoo, as if he had received instructions from the PD.

“Does Coach Kim Hyun-woo watch other national team matches?”

“Of course. The World Cup always produces unexpected stars.”

“I think this kind of diligence played a part in achieving the treble. Commentator Park Ji-seung, who watched the previous match against Germany, said that our national team is also worthy of being challenged. What do you think?”

“I think it makes sense. Germany has great individual members, but they haven’t been working together in this group stage. On the other hand, Korea has lost two games. But the decisive goals they conceded were all penalties. This means that their defensive organization is good.”

“So, what are your predictions for this match?”

“I think Korea will win 2:0. If they can just hold out until the second half.”

“Dear viewers, did you hear that? The best coach in Europe at the moment, commentator Kim Hyun-woo, predicted a 2:0 victory for South Korea.”

The relay team that is always considered a wish.

The same was true for the relay chat window.

― Being ranked 1st in the world seems funny lol. How did the national team beat Germany?

― Kim Hyun-woo is also taking care of his body. Is there nothing he can do in Korea?

― You have to be careful not to open your mouth carelessly or you’ll be hunted as a witch.

― Even if we win 2-0, we have to pray that Mexico catches Sweden.

– No. The premise was wrong from the start. It’s fortunate that we don’t get beaten 7:0.

“The game begins.”

As everyone expected, the match was one-sided.

Unlike Korea, which has not even a single counterattack, Germany continues to make effective shots.

“Kimmich’s mid-range shot! Goalkeeper Jang Hyun-woo makes a save.”

“If there had been no defensive show, we would have already scored two goals.”

“If Barnet has coach Kim Hyun-woo, the national team has goalkeeper Jang Hyun-woo.”

“….”

“Gorezka. Cutback from the side!”

“The ball going to the outsider must be cut off in advance!”

“Kim Min-jun blocks it.”

South Korea was stuck in their own camp throughout the first half, concentrating on defense.

“Through this World Cup, we were able to get a glimpse of the many homework assignments that the national team needs to solve.”

“That’s right. In that sense, I think the criticism being poured on the national team players and coach Shin Tae-young is excessive.”

Caster flinched at Hyunwoo’s words.

He gave Hyunwoo a hint with his eyes.

Because it was a statement that could easily provoke viewers.

However, Hyunwoo, who had made up his mind, ignored this.

“Of course, I’m not saying that coach Shin Tae-young is completely blameless. He certainly has responsibility as a coach. However, we need to remember that the coach until last year was Stielike.”

“…He is coach Shin Tae-young, who previously served as the Olympic coach.”

A caster who reluctantly agrees.

“That’s right. The problem arose because the process for appointing a manager did not work properly in the first place. This role is entirely the responsibility of the Football Association.”

“….”

Afterwards, when Hyunwoo continued to bring up issues with the association, the caster tried his best to change the subject.

“Director Kim Hyun-woo is currently considered the best director in Europe. How did he achieve such results?”

“I think the board’s stance had a big impact. After they appointed me as the manager, they delegated most of their authority and respected me.”

“….”

“The reason for appointing a foreign coach as the national team coach is probably the same. It is because they are free from the criticism of seniority culture or nepotism. That is why the process of appointing a coach is important. What kind of tactical view does the coach have, how will he select players….”

The caster frowns at the sight of Hyunwoo latching on to the Football Association no matter what question he asks.

He gave a hurried closing comment as soon as the first half ended.

“The first half ends 0:0. The South Korean national team is tied against the world’s strongest team, Germany. We’ll come back after the commercial ends.”

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Naturally, the broadcasting station’s comment section was paralyzed by Hyunwoo’s comments.

– Kim Hyun-woo is so funny lol. Are you at odds with the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation?

― It doesn’t seem like that’s wrong, right? Even if it’s true for light fans, it’s something that real soccer fans have been talking about all along.

– Are you defending the players when their performance is so bad?

― If that’s what the Treble Director says, then that’s what it is. Don’t spit it out.

― Honestly, those association guys are funny. They use Shin Tae-young as a shield while they hide behind him and do nothing.

– Only Son Hyeong-min and Kim Min-jun are pitiful.

Until this time, public opinion was split evenly.

The immediate results were too bad to just blame the association.

“Director… please, I beg you. If we continue like this, we’ll all die.”

“I will be careful.”

During the break after the first half, Hyunwoo heard PD groaning.

However, as soon as the broadcast began, Hyunwoo continued to strongly criticize the association.

‘There will be people who don’t like it, but there’s nothing I can do about it.’

It was a problem that would not be easy to fix if not now.

The current Football Association President’s term of office ends in 2020.

Without mentioning his achievements here, it was obvious what would happen if he was re-elected.

It’s not like the players aren’t dissatisfied with the current situation.

However, since his support base was also Korea, and he was playing for the national team, he could have expressed his dissatisfaction but would have been lumped together and criticized, so he just endured it.

On the other hand, Hyunwoo, who has a solid support base in London, is relatively free.

‘That will only be effective if the players perform well.’

All we can do is hope that the players win.

“Timo Werner’s shot! It goes over the goal.”

“Okay. I can see the German players getting nervous too.”

Fortunately, the national team showed fighting spirit and maintained a 0:0 balance.

German players are becoming increasingly impatient.

The look of confusion was evident as Korea’s defense organization was unexpectedly strong.

Time passed like that, and before we knew it, it was the last 45 minutes of the second half of regular time.

“The referee awards six minutes of added time.”

“It’s actually good. As Germany becomes more impatient, the defenders are also moving forward. If they counterattack, they can create a good chance.”

Anyone can see that it is a situation that makes Germany laugh.

– Even if it’s a draw, what’s the point?

As if to mock that reaction.

Taang-

Kim Min-jun scored after receiving a cross from Son Hyung-min in a corner kick situation.

The caster jumps up from his seat and screams.

“It’s a goal! Korea! We’re taking down Germany. Defending champion Germany can no longer play in the World Cup.”

“It’s not over yet. Germany will attack with all their might in the remaining time. There is room to exploit the space behind.”

“That’s what they say. Isn’t it coach Kim Hyun-woo who already predicted South Korea’s victory?”

The following situation.

Germany is focusing on attacking, even goalkeeper Neuer crossing the halfway line.

If the game ends like this, the World Cup elimination will be confirmed. The players’ faces showed desperation.

“Kim Min-jun took the ball from the outsider. He passed it long to the other side. Son Hyeong-min is running!”

“Neuer is a late runner, but Son Hyung-min is faster.”

“Hyungmin Son! Hyungmin Son!”

“I went in.”

Son Hyeong-min’s wedge bone that puts the finishing touches on the game.

Did you expect to be eliminated from the World Cup?

The German players sat on the ground and shed tears.

“Coach Kim Hyun-woo was right. South Korea scores 2-0! Germany, ranked 1st in the World Cup, is collapsing.”

“…This is Korea’s strength.”

It was an expected result, but Hyunwoo was nervous, hoping something might happen.

He felt confident that he could take the next step.

* * *

After the game.

It was natural that Hyunwoo’s remarks were reexamined.

In the past, the cause of the slump was sought in the players and the coach.

Now that we have achieved results against Germany as well.

Hyunwoo revealed that the root cause was somewhere else.

– Of course. Why would a coach who led a treble team take charge of the Korean national team?

– The association guys will probably say that it’s the manager’s responsibility even if Kim Hyun-woo is underperforming.

What ignited this atmosphere was a documentary aired on Netflix.

“Who’s Barnet”, which covers the life of Barnet.

The documentary showed the process by which the team’s executives appointed Hyun-woo as manager and the story of how they supported him even after he let go of the team’s star player, McLeod.

– This is the role of the club’s executives.

― Appointing Stielike through hasty administrative action, and then turning to domestic managers when they feel it is not right. At the level of the Korea Football Association.

As public opinion against the association grew,

An article came out that changed the situation.

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