"A magical night in Paris," says Lee Kang-in after scoring his Champions League debut [sports news]
First goal for PSG after debut in A-match
Lee Kang-in, 22, was overwhelmed with emotion after scoring his first goal in France and his first goal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Lee struck a 44th-minute wedge goal after leading 2-0 in the third leg of their 2023-2024 UCL Group F match against AC Milan (Italy) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on Saturday (June 26) to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a 3-0 victory.
After coming on for Ousmane Dembele in the second half in the 26th minute, he played down the right flank to create chances. He provided timely passes to Mbappe and others, while also breaking into space himself.
Shaking up the defense with his incisive dribbling and one-touch passing, Lee escaped pressure from opposing defender Theo Hernandez with a deft move that drew applause from the home crowd.
In the 44th minute, he rattled the net with a left-footed grounder after Gonzalo Higuain's cross was deflected behind by Unai Emery. It was Masu-girl's first Champions League goal since joining PSG in July.
He made his international debut for South Korea on Sept. 13 and scored his first goal in France in his first match since returning to the club.
"A magical night in Paris," he wrote in French on his personal social media after the match, "let's go for another goal together."
Lee has now scored in three consecutive matches, following his goals against Tunisia and Vietnam in the A-Match, and will look to extend his goal streak to four games when he hosts Brest in the league on September 29. 토토사이트
Lee Kang-in, 22, was overwhelmed with emotion after scoring his first goal in France and his first goal in the UEFA Champions League (UCL).
Lee struck a 44th-minute wedge goal after leading 2-0 in the third leg of their 2023-2024 UCL Group F match against AC Milan (Italy) at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, on Saturday (June 26) to help Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to a 3-0 victory.
After coming on for Ousmane Dembele in the second half in the 26th minute, he played down the right flank to create chances. He provided timely passes to Mbappe and others, while also breaking into space himself.
Shaking up the defense with his incisive dribbling and one-touch passing, Lee escaped pressure from opposing defender Theo Hernandez with a deft move that drew applause from the home crowd.
In the 44th minute, he rattled the net with a left-footed grounder after Gonzalo Higuain's cross was deflected behind by Unai Emery. It was Masu-girl's first Champions League goal since joining PSG in July.
He made his international debut for South Korea on Sept. 13 and scored his first goal in France in his first match since returning to the club.
"A magical night in Paris," he wrote in French on his personal social media after the match, "let's go for another goal together."
Lee has now scored in three consecutive matches, following his goals against Tunisia and Vietnam in the A-Match, and will look to extend his goal streak to four games when he hosts Brest in the league on September 29. 토토사이트
46-year-old Jeon Min-jae wins Para Athletics 100m silver: "I'll run to Paris next year" [sports news]
Jeon Min-jae of South Korea reacts on her smartphone after winning the silver medal in the women's T36 100m final at the Hangzhou 2022 Para-Asian Games on Saturday.
Jeon finished second in the women's T36 100m final with a time of 15.26 seconds on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Main Stadium in Hangzhou, China. She finished 0.7 seconds behind winner Xu Yiting (CHN) to take the silver medal.
Jeon had the slowest start among the seven competitors. However, she picked up her pace and passed the rest of the field to finish second.
This is the second individual medal for Jeon, who also finished second in the women's T36 200m final on the 23rd to win the first medal for Team Korea at the Games.
Jeon has earned the nickname "Smile Racer" for always smiling after a race, even when it's hard, but on this day, he burst into tears after the race.
As he sat down and sobbed, he pulled out his smartphone and read a letter he had prepared to the press.
Jeon Min-jae (center) of South Korea reacts during the women's T36 100m final at the Hangzhou 2022 ParaAsian Games on Saturday.
Jeon Min-jae, who suffered from an unexplained encephalitis at the age of five that left her unable to pronounce words properly, wrote a letter to her parents, pressing each letter firmly against the screen of her smartphone, despite the fact that her hands were severely distorted, making it difficult for her to write.
'Hello, I'm Minjae Jeon, a track and field athlete,' he began, 'I was frustrated and disappointed because my physique was much lower than other athletes, and I was constantly being beaten by younger athletes, while my record was stagnant and I was constantly being pushed out of the rankings.
However, he added, "I had my own goals, so I kept practicing hard and breathlessly every day to the best of my ability, and as a result, I am so grateful and happy to have this medal around my neck.
Since 2020, Jeon's mother, Han Jae-young, has been helping him with his life and training. He said, "My mom is also elderly, so it must be hard for her, but I feel like she's struggling because of me, so I'm always grateful and sorry. I want to give the honor of this medal to my mom, who has always stood by my side and supported me." She also thanked her father, sister and nephew, as well as her manager, coaches and church.
At the tender age of 46, Jeon was considering retirement. "I will decide whether to compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris after the 100-meter race," he said after the 200-meter final on Aug. 23, but the letter three days later solidified his decision.
"I was thinking about retiring after this competition, but with the encouragement and persuasion of those around me, I decided to give it one last go and try to run until next year's Paralympic Games in Paris," he said.
"Athletics gave me dreams and hope when I was struggling, lonely and frustrated because I couldn't speak and had a handicap. Athletics was my only way out, my friend, and I will say goodbye to it and to the Paris Paralympic Games. I would like to thank everyone who supported me once again," she concluded her tearful letter.
After suffering from severe puberty as a child and believing he would "only live to be 20," he found hope in athletics and is now a "living legend" in Para athletics.
Since making his international debut at the 2008 Paralympic Games, Jeon has made history by winning two silver medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and one silver medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. At the 2014 Incheon Para-Asian Games, he wrote a letter on his foot saying that he would compete until 2018, but he never gave up and now has his sights set on the Paris Paralympics. Jeon's athletic journey is far from over. 스포츠토토맨
Jeon finished second in the women's T36 100m final with a time of 15.26 seconds on Saturday at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Main Stadium in Hangzhou, China. She finished 0.7 seconds behind winner Xu Yiting (CHN) to take the silver medal.
Jeon had the slowest start among the seven competitors. However, she picked up her pace and passed the rest of the field to finish second.
This is the second individual medal for Jeon, who also finished second in the women's T36 200m final on the 23rd to win the first medal for Team Korea at the Games.
Jeon has earned the nickname "Smile Racer" for always smiling after a race, even when it's hard, but on this day, he burst into tears after the race.
As he sat down and sobbed, he pulled out his smartphone and read a letter he had prepared to the press.
Jeon Min-jae (center) of South Korea reacts during the women's T36 100m final at the Hangzhou 2022 ParaAsian Games on Saturday.
Jeon Min-jae, who suffered from an unexplained encephalitis at the age of five that left her unable to pronounce words properly, wrote a letter to her parents, pressing each letter firmly against the screen of her smartphone, despite the fact that her hands were severely distorted, making it difficult for her to write.
'Hello, I'm Minjae Jeon, a track and field athlete,' he began, 'I was frustrated and disappointed because my physique was much lower than other athletes, and I was constantly being beaten by younger athletes, while my record was stagnant and I was constantly being pushed out of the rankings.
However, he added, "I had my own goals, so I kept practicing hard and breathlessly every day to the best of my ability, and as a result, I am so grateful and happy to have this medal around my neck.
Since 2020, Jeon's mother, Han Jae-young, has been helping him with his life and training. He said, "My mom is also elderly, so it must be hard for her, but I feel like she's struggling because of me, so I'm always grateful and sorry. I want to give the honor of this medal to my mom, who has always stood by my side and supported me." She also thanked her father, sister and nephew, as well as her manager, coaches and church.
At the tender age of 46, Jeon was considering retirement. "I will decide whether to compete in the Paralympic Games in Paris after the 100-meter race," he said after the 200-meter final on Aug. 23, but the letter three days later solidified his decision.
"I was thinking about retiring after this competition, but with the encouragement and persuasion of those around me, I decided to give it one last go and try to run until next year's Paralympic Games in Paris," he said.
"Athletics gave me dreams and hope when I was struggling, lonely and frustrated because I couldn't speak and had a handicap. Athletics was my only way out, my friend, and I will say goodbye to it and to the Paris Paralympic Games. I would like to thank everyone who supported me once again," she concluded her tearful letter.
After suffering from severe puberty as a child and believing he would "only live to be 20," he found hope in athletics and is now a "living legend" in Para athletics.
Since making his international debut at the 2008 Paralympic Games, Jeon has made history by winning two silver medals at the London 2012 Paralympic Games and one silver medal at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. At the 2014 Incheon Para-Asian Games, he wrote a letter on his foot saying that he would compete until 2018, but he never gave up and now has his sights set on the Paris Paralympics. Jeon's athletic journey is far from over. 스포츠토토맨
Liu Zhong-il's bid for a fourth straight title as China emerges as a factor in Taiwan-Japan rivalry
South Korea's players including Kim Young-gyu celebrate after their 17-0 shutout win over Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match between South Korea and Thailand at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Culture Center near Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 3.
Ryu Joong-il's quest for a fourth straight Asian Games title has a new twist: China.
China stunned Japan 1-0 in the third game of Group A of the Baseball Round 1 at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday at the Shaoxing Baseball and Softball Sports Center 2 in Shaoxing, China.
With the win, China, with three wins, moves to the top of Group A, while Japan, with a 2-1 record, advances to the Super Round in second place.
While most predicted a Japanese victory, the match took on a different tone. After scoring a combined 24 runs in the previous two games, Japan was unable to break through China's ironclad mound and managed just two hits in nine innings.
Chinese starter Wang Xiang shut down the Japanese bats with five scoreless innings, while the four bullpen members behind him combined for four scoreless innings to help secure the win. China only needed one run to win.
With the conclusion of the Group A schedule, the Super Round has also been finalized for Liu Zhong-il, who finished second in Group B. He will take on Japan on Friday before facing China on Saturday.
Kang Baek-ho celebrates with head coach Ryu Jung-il after scoring on a Thai fielding error with runners on first and second in the fourth inning of the baseball game between South Korea and Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.
South Korea, looking to make up for its lack of international success with an Asian Games gold medal, has identified Chinese Taipei and Japan as targets to watch out for.
Chinese Taipei, the gold medal favorite, has assembled an elite team that includes players from the American minor leagues. Japan was also considered a formidable force in the tournament, despite fielding a team that was largely composed of social baseball players.
China was no slouch, either, as they brought in a number of players from the World Baseball Classic (WBC) earlier this year to help them win the Asian Games on home soil.
They took down underdogs Laos and the Philippines, but not Japan. Almost half of the players on the field against Japan were from the WBC. No easy feat.
Unexpectedly, China topped Group A, which changed Liu's math.
In this tournament, the head-to-head record of the first-round winners carries over into the Super Round. This means that Chinese Taipei, which beat Korea, and China, which beat Japan, will enter the Super Round with one win. South Korea and Japan, on the other hand, will enter the Super Round with one loss.
South Korea's head coach Ryu Jung-il celebrates with his players after their 17-0 cold open win over Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match between South Korea and Thailand at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 3.
South Korea must beat Japan and China to reach the final. They will have to wait and see how the other teams fare.
Especially against China, they need to win big. Even if Korea catches both Japan and China in the Super Round, if China defeats Taiwan (assuming Taiwan wins against Japan), Korea, China, and Taiwan will be tied at 2-1, and the TQB (Team's Quality Balance) will be determined.
TQB is calculated by the formula (goals scored/offensive innings played)-(goals allowed/defensive innings played), and for Korea to finish above Taiwan and China, they would need to beat China in a blowout. They won't face Chinese Taipei again in the Super Round.
They must first beat both Japan and China. China's upset victory over Japan was the biggest factor in Ryu's mind.
Liu and his coaching staff reportedly watched the match between Japan and China on the third day. They need to prepare more thoroughly. 스포츠토토맨
Ryu Joong-il's quest for a fourth straight Asian Games title has a new twist: China.
China stunned Japan 1-0 in the third game of Group A of the Baseball Round 1 at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games on Wednesday at the Shaoxing Baseball and Softball Sports Center 2 in Shaoxing, China.
With the win, China, with three wins, moves to the top of Group A, while Japan, with a 2-1 record, advances to the Super Round in second place.
While most predicted a Japanese victory, the match took on a different tone. After scoring a combined 24 runs in the previous two games, Japan was unable to break through China's ironclad mound and managed just two hits in nine innings.
Chinese starter Wang Xiang shut down the Japanese bats with five scoreless innings, while the four bullpen members behind him combined for four scoreless innings to help secure the win. China only needed one run to win.
With the conclusion of the Group A schedule, the Super Round has also been finalized for Liu Zhong-il, who finished second in Group B. He will take on Japan on Friday before facing China on Saturday.
Kang Baek-ho celebrates with head coach Ryu Jung-il after scoring on a Thai fielding error with runners on first and second in the fourth inning of the baseball game between South Korea and Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday.
South Korea, looking to make up for its lack of international success with an Asian Games gold medal, has identified Chinese Taipei and Japan as targets to watch out for.
Chinese Taipei, the gold medal favorite, has assembled an elite team that includes players from the American minor leagues. Japan was also considered a formidable force in the tournament, despite fielding a team that was largely composed of social baseball players.
China was no slouch, either, as they brought in a number of players from the World Baseball Classic (WBC) earlier this year to help them win the Asian Games on home soil.
They took down underdogs Laos and the Philippines, but not Japan. Almost half of the players on the field against Japan were from the WBC. No easy feat.
Unexpectedly, China topped Group A, which changed Liu's math.
In this tournament, the head-to-head record of the first-round winners carries over into the Super Round. This means that Chinese Taipei, which beat Korea, and China, which beat Japan, will enter the Super Round with one win. South Korea and Japan, on the other hand, will enter the Super Round with one loss.
South Korea's head coach Ryu Jung-il celebrates with his players after their 17-0 cold open win over Thailand during the baseball main event Group B match between South Korea and Thailand at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at the Shaoxing Baseball Sports and Cultural Center near Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 3.
South Korea must beat Japan and China to reach the final. They will have to wait and see how the other teams fare.
Especially against China, they need to win big. Even if Korea catches both Japan and China in the Super Round, if China defeats Taiwan (assuming Taiwan wins against Japan), Korea, China, and Taiwan will be tied at 2-1, and the TQB (Team's Quality Balance) will be determined.
TQB is calculated by the formula (goals scored/offensive innings played)-(goals allowed/defensive innings played), and for Korea to finish above Taiwan and China, they would need to beat China in a blowout. They won't face Chinese Taipei again in the Super Round.
They must first beat both Japan and China. China's upset victory over Japan was the biggest factor in Ryu's mind.
Liu and his coaching staff reportedly watched the match between Japan and China on the third day. They need to prepare more thoroughly. 스포츠토토맨
LG wins first regular season title in 29 years, advances to Korean Series [sports news]
2nd and 3rd place teams side by side in 'Magic Number 1'
Clinched the title on the bus on the way to Busan
1st place in the 3rd season after 1990-1994
Oh Ji-hwan "Do my best to win the championship"
Baseball team LG has punched its ticket to the Korean Series for the first time in 29 years, since 1994.
With a 5-4 win over visiting KT in Suwon on the 2nd, LG increased its magic number to 1. There were no games scheduled for the third day, but with both second-place KT and third-place NC losing on that day, the team clinched the regular season title regardless of the outcome of the remaining games. LG, which had 82 wins, 2 draws, and 51 losses (a winning percentage of 0.617) up to that point, could not overtake KT and NC in the standings even if it lost all of its remaining nine games.
The LG players received the news of their first-place finish while traveling to Busan on the team bus ahead of their games against Sajik Lotte on April 4 and 5. "The moment KT lost 1-3 to KIA in Suwon and our title was confirmed, the bus literally went crazy," said an LG team official. Prior to this, NC had already lost 7-9 to SSG in a visiting game in Munhak. LG will hold a championship celebration after the Sajik visit on April 4.
"Our biggest goal, the Korean Series, is still ahead of us," said LG coach Yeom Kyung-yeop, "and we will prepare well for it by organizing our rest and training plans so that we can smile until the end." Team captain Oh Ji-hwan, 33, also said, "Winning the regular season is daunting, but we won't be satisfied and will do our best until the end to win the overall title that everyone wants."
This is the third time that LG has finished first in the regular season, having done so in 1990 and 1994. In both seasons that LG won the regular season title, the team also finished on top of the Korean Series to win the combined title. In the 32 seasons of league-wide "cascading" postseason play, only five times (15.6%) has the regular season champion failed to win the Korean Series.
Including playoffs, it's been 21 years since LG reached the Korean Series since 2002. LG had to give up a game-winning home run to Samsung's Ma Hae-young (53) in Game 6 of the Korean Series to lose the championship in four games to two. Im Chan-kyu (31), a former LG Kids member who was moved to tears by the scene, is now the team's starting pitcher and will make his Korean Series debut. 스포츠토토맨
Clinched the title on the bus on the way to Busan
1st place in the 3rd season after 1990-1994
Oh Ji-hwan "Do my best to win the championship"
Baseball team LG has punched its ticket to the Korean Series for the first time in 29 years, since 1994.
With a 5-4 win over visiting KT in Suwon on the 2nd, LG increased its magic number to 1. There were no games scheduled for the third day, but with both second-place KT and third-place NC losing on that day, the team clinched the regular season title regardless of the outcome of the remaining games. LG, which had 82 wins, 2 draws, and 51 losses (a winning percentage of 0.617) up to that point, could not overtake KT and NC in the standings even if it lost all of its remaining nine games.
The LG players received the news of their first-place finish while traveling to Busan on the team bus ahead of their games against Sajik Lotte on April 4 and 5. "The moment KT lost 1-3 to KIA in Suwon and our title was confirmed, the bus literally went crazy," said an LG team official. Prior to this, NC had already lost 7-9 to SSG in a visiting game in Munhak. LG will hold a championship celebration after the Sajik visit on April 4.
"Our biggest goal, the Korean Series, is still ahead of us," said LG coach Yeom Kyung-yeop, "and we will prepare well for it by organizing our rest and training plans so that we can smile until the end." Team captain Oh Ji-hwan, 33, also said, "Winning the regular season is daunting, but we won't be satisfied and will do our best until the end to win the overall title that everyone wants."
This is the third time that LG has finished first in the regular season, having done so in 1990 and 1994. In both seasons that LG won the regular season title, the team also finished on top of the Korean Series to win the combined title. In the 32 seasons of league-wide "cascading" postseason play, only five times (15.6%) has the regular season champion failed to win the Korean Series.
Including playoffs, it's been 21 years since LG reached the Korean Series since 2002. LG had to give up a game-winning home run to Samsung's Ma Hae-young (53) in Game 6 of the Korean Series to lose the championship in four games to two. Im Chan-kyu (31), a former LG Kids member who was moved to tears by the scene, is now the team's starting pitcher and will make his Korean Series debut. 스포츠토토맨
