"The young winger showed his versatility."
With Yang Hyun-joon (21, Celtic) rated higher than Oh Hyun-kyu (22), the praise from the outside world continues.
Celtic defeated St. Mirren 2-1 in the 11th round of the 2023-2024 Scottish Premier League at Celtic Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on Feb. 2 (KST).
After starting the game on the bench, Yang came on in the 11th minute of the second half. He dazzled with his trademark daring runs.
Football stats site Footmob gave him a higher rating than Oh Hyun-gyu.
In about 34 minutes, Yang had five successful dribbles (5/6), two tackles (2/2), and nine ground ball wins (9/12). He received a higher rating than "1-goal" Oh Hyun-gyu. The media gave Yang a 7.7 rating and Oh a 7.1 rating.
Oh Hyun-gyu had a total of 1 goals, 2 shots on goal, 1 recoveries, and 1 fouls in his 16 minutes of play.
"Labeled a future 'superstar'," the outlet wrote, "he looked full of confidence as he caused all sorts of problems for the St. Mirren defense on the left flank. Despite only being on the pitch for 34 minutes, he received his highest rating of the season (7.8) from 'CouchScore'. He had two key passes and two shots on goal." Both 'Footmob' and 'Sofascore' recognized Yang's performance.
"He made two crosses, two long balls, and two clearances to keep St. Mirren's attack at bay," he said. "He also made five of his six dribbles past his opponent."
Finally, "Yang was a real problem for St. Mirren, but he also did a great job defensively. He won nine out of 12 ground ball contests and made two tackles. "The young winger showed his versatility by winning nine of the 12 ground ball contests, making two tackles and clearing the ball once."
Oh took the field for David Turnbull in the 29th minute of the second half with the score tied 1-1.
He made things happen. Nine minutes after coming on, he rattled the opposition goal. After beating a defender into an empty space, he took a pass from Odin Thiago Holm and finished with precision to give his team the lead. He surprised everyone with his calm touch and accurate shot into the corner of the goal.
Finally, Oh scored his first goal of the season. Under Brendan Rodgers, Oh has been a regular substitute in every game. Amid concerns that he wasn't getting enough chances, he finally got his first goal of the season after 10 games.
After the game, Oh was named Man of the Match (MOM). "Of course, it was a big win," he said. I'm so happy to score a goal like that today. It was amazing when I scored, I couldn't believe it," he said. 호텔카지노
He also mentioned his family. "It's a really special feeling," he said. "It's a really special feeling, thanks to my family for coming to the stadium, my teammates and the coaching staff," he laughed. Scoring his first goal of the season with his family on the pitch.
According to the outlet, Celtic boss Rodgers also praised "Big Guy" Oh (as he is affectionately known) for his finish after he touched the ball. "You have to recognize the efforts of the players who haven't played much. I'm with them," he said, noting that even players who are not starters should be recognized for their bloody efforts.
"Oh Hyun-gyu cares not only about his physical condition but also about his diet. Everything is great and he is a professional."
"He knows that he can come in and make an impact when he needs to," Rogers said. And he really made an impact today." "He's played a lot of games in a short period of time," Rogers said, outlining Oh's recent situation, "and this was a chance for him to recover (well) and get ready for the future."
After scoring his first goal of the season, Oh posted a message on his social media accounts saying, "Believe in yourself."