Hernandes Settles into his New Surroundings and Secures EA Sports Player of the Month
Having only joined the club in the summer to replace the vacancy created by Stefan Mugoša's departure, Incheon United's Hernandes quickly took to his new surroundings in August, scoring four goals to pick up the EA Sports Player of the Month award. The 23-year-old Brazilian forward made the switch from K League 2 outfit Gyeongnam FC and helped maintain his team's Final A Push, scoring in wins against FC Seoul, Daegu FC and bagging a brace against reigning champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. Sadly, an injury picked up in the Gyeongin Derby victory over FC Seoul has seen his season cut short but Hernandes will look to return next season to pick up where he left off.
Kim Hyun's Derby Day Delight Earns Him the Gatorade G Moment Award
Suwon FC's Kim Hyun was handed the Gatorade G Moment award for August after his opener in the Suwon Derby. Kim capped off an excellent breakaway movement from his side that saw him head home Park Min-kyu's first time cross from the left flank to give his side the lead. Suwon FC would go on to claim local bragging rights in the encounter with a 4-2 victory.
Flawless August sees Jo Sung-hwan seal Paradise City Manager of the Month
Incheon United boss Jo Sung-hwan was awarded the Paradise City Manager of the Month for August after leading his sight unbeaten through five fixtures. While his side only managed draws against Suwon FC and Pohang Steelers, Incheon did also claim three wins consisting of victories over Daegu FC, Gyeongin Derby rivals FC Seoul and defending Champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
Not only that, but Jo thanked the loyal fans of Incheon by offering to purchase round-trip tickets to the away match with Jeju United for his team's traveling supporters if the attendance could exceed 10,000 this season, a target exceeded in the final game of August against FC Seoul. Not only has Jo had a successful August in terms of results, he has also achieved it in terms of strengthening relations with the club's fans.
Gangwon Continues to Grow Young Talent with Kim Jin-ho claiming Young Player of the Month
Gangwon FC continued to promote exciting young talent by claiming a third consecutive Lemona Young Player of the Month Award for the club with young midfielder Kim Jin-ho receiving the trophy for August. Throughout the month, Kim started on five occasions, demonstrating both his defending and attacking sensibilities, further underlined by scoring in consecutive matches with strikes against Suwon FC and Suwon Samsung Bluewings. The 22-year-old has been a regular fixture for Choi Yong-soo's side this season, despite it being his debut campaign, and Kim will be hoping that this award will be the first of many in a promising career.
August Interviews on KLeague.com
"I believe we can stay in the league" - Seongnam FC's Fejsal Mulić
"I take confidence only from my training. Because I know myself if I don't train good, my game will not be, you know what I mean? I try even if I didn't play, I try in the friendly games, in the training, I [give] 100%. Also like I told you, I also after training make this action (shooting). Like the goal, the first one I scored against Jeju, I [practiced] this thing two days before the goal. After training was finished, I make the action like that I control and move and shoot.
"I try to hit it also from the left side from the right, from everywhere and doing things like this. And I saw the opportunities I think I'll shoot, why not? Everybody's surprised but for me, I go with full confidence like this. I try to stay calm. You know, I'm religious. I pray, I train harder and I hope I believe that we can stay in the league, that I can do more better than now."
Read the full interview here.
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors's Kim Jin-su on feeling pressure as Champions
"We have won the league for the last couple of years, so it would be a lie to say we don’t feel the pressure at all. But we are embracing it well and working hard to win the league title this season. At the moment, we’re chasing Ulsan, and the pressure on us might get bigger depending on how we play moving forward."
"The atmosphere in the dressing room isn’t bad. Every player in the squad is working hard, thinking about getting a win."
Read the full interview here.
