As Union Berlin defeated Hoffenheim 2-1 yesterday to keep up their unbeaten begin to Bundesliuga, followers in Köpenick and South Korea united in celebration as Wooyeong Jeong scored his first aim for the membership.
Union went forward inside three minutes as Tom Rothe grew to become the youngest goalscorer for Union Berlin.
Two minutes later, Jeong doubled Union’s lead, changing into the membership’s first goalscorer from South Korea.
Wooyeong Jeong joined Union Berlin on mortgage from VfB Stuttgart in late August and has hit the bottom operating.
After transferring to Stuttgart from Freiburg in 2023, Jeong needed to accept cameo appearances off the bench.
Jeong was top-scorer for South Korea as they received the gold medal on the Asian Video games in autumn 2023 with eight objectives however managed simply two final season in 26 appearances for Stuttgart.
Searching for extra game-time, Jeong joined Union Berlin and made his first begin for the membership yesterday.
He confirmed composure and creativity to dazzle the Hoffenheim defence, turning them in and out earlier than firing low into the underside left nook to ship the Union followers delirious.
His efficiency was energetic and after the sport, Jeong expressed his pleasure on the win, his aim, and his transfer to the Capital in a post-match interview:
“I’m very joyful that I used to be within the beginning eleven for the primary time at present and scored my first aim within the Union jersey.
“We have been actually good within the first half. We tried to present it our all from the beginning – like we all the time do in coaching.
“In fact, the efficiency within the second half needs to be higher. However general I’m very happy.
“We’re all very joyful in regards to the win.
“The opposite gamers within the crew helped me rather a lot – each on and off the pitch. It has been the suitable transfer.
“I’m taking part in my favorite place, however I do know I’ve to coach onerous and I can then proceed to play my greatest.
“My colleagues are very good, which is why I used to be in a position to combine into the crew so rapidly.
“I’m excited [for what is ahead].”
With Union nonetheless unbeaten after the primary 4 video games and sitting fourth on eight factors, Jeong has rather a lot to sit up for.
Followers in Köpenick and South Korea will benefit from the experience while it final.
