Jeju United is one step closer to winning the FA Cup for the first time beyond the Pohang Steelers.

Jeju will face Pohang in the semifinals of the 2023 Hana One Q FA Cup at 7:30 p.m. on November 1st at Jeju World Cup Stadium. If they win the match, they will face the winner of the Jeonbuk-Incheon match for the championship cup in the final match to be held at Jeju World Cup Stadium on November 4. The venue for the final match has been decided as the home stadium for the winner of the Jeju-Pohang match according to the results of the match.

It is the first time in 19 years that Korea has advanced to the finals. Jeju advanced to the finals in 2004 when it was its predecessor, Bucheon SK, but lost to Busan and unfortunately finished second. Jeju is not satisfied with advancing to the finals and is determined to enjoy the benefits of winning the FA Cup for the first time in history and securing a berth in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League next season.

In a single-round match, it is important to fight for momentum and atmosphere for power. At the current trend, Jeju is never at a disadvantage. Jeju, ranked 9th, recorded two consecutive games (1 win and 1 draw) since entering the final round, widening the gap with Suwon FC, ranked 10th in the relegation playoff, to seven points. The best scenario for playing the FA Cup with a gap with the relegation zone has come true.

On the other hand, Pohang, which is playing three tournaments at the same time, is shaking. Major players such as Auberdan, Wandelsson, and Jung Jae-hee have left their power due to injuries and have not won only once in the last five league games. The atmosphere is unsettled as an issue of a player replacement mistake occurred in Jeonbuk's away match (1-1) on the 28th.

Jeju also has a strong presence as a veteran who is strong in big games. Recently, veteran players, led by captain Choi Young-joon, have led by example on and off the ground, which has also had a positive effect on team chemistry. He is proving himself to be competent. In the away match in Gangwon on the 28th, veteran Jung Un scored a dramatic equalizer at the end of the game to save the team from defeat.

The grass issue at the stadium, which was a question mark, is also not expected to act as a big variable. As the 2023 Seogwipo Glocal Festa K-POP concert was held at the Jeju World Cup Stadium until the 28th, there were concerns about grass damage, but fortunately, the grass damage was not severe.

Acting coach Jeong Jo-guk said, "In a single-round match, not only the power but also the atmosphere is important. We are becoming more united with trust and faith and turning crises into opportunities. I will prove the cohesion shown in the league with the results in the FA Cup, he said. Jung-woon said, "I'll put everything into it with the players until the end whistle rings. "I'll play one more step first," he said. 스포츠토토