‘Former Brazilian Age Group + MVP’ Valdivia “Wants to Score in Front of My Father” Ready to Win!
Valdivia reveals his determination to score.
Jeonnam Dragons will host Cheonan in the fourth round of the K League Two 2024 at Gwangyang Football Stadium on Sunday, April 31 at 2 p.m.
After a break in the third round, Jeonnam has been practicing in practice and is coming off a 1-0 win at home against Gangneung Citizens in the second round of the Korea Cup on April 24.
Jeonnam’s ace Valdivia is looking forward to the match against Cheonan as he targets attacking points. Recently, Valdivia’s family, the source of his offensive points, arrived in Gwangyang on the 24th, and this time, his father, a soccer mentor, 현금홀덤사이트 came to Korea to support him.
Valdivia, who has one son and one daughter, is known as the Insa family in Gwangyang because of his love for his family. Valdivia’s family travels to stadiums to cheer on Jeonnam, along with neighbors and her children’s friends. There isn’t a Jeonnam fan who doesn’t recognize his wife’s cheering voice.
“Just having my family by my side makes me very happy and gives me strength,” says Valdivia. “My soccer mentor, my father, came to Korea and he loves Korea. I talk a lot with him about the team and I hope to bring joy to my family by scoring and winning for Chunsan.”
Jeonnam’s opponent, Cheonan, has been transformed since Kim Tae-wan took over as head coach in the 2024 season. Currently with one win, one draw, and one loss, Cheonan has been a potent offense, scoring four goals. Motta, Eriki, and Lee Kwang-jin are expected to find the back of the net for Jeonnam, while Paulinho will be unavailable for this match after being sent off in the second round.
For Jeonnam, Valdivia, Kim Jong-min, and Montano, who have been in good form recently against Cheonan, will be aiming for Cheonan’s goal. In addition, youngsters Kim Ye-seong, Kim Gun-oh, and Park Tae-yong are in good form, while veterans Choi Ji-hoon and Yu Hei-hei are expected to battle in the midfield.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is 2-1 in favor of Jeonnam.
The fourth-round match against Cheonan will mark the retirement ceremony of Jeonnam’s son, “Gwangyang Rooney” Lee Jong-ho. Lee Jong-ho joined Jeonnam in 2011 after playing for the club’s youth team, Gwangyang Steel Middle and High School, and made his professional debut. He is a Jeonnam legend who has played 195 games for the club, scoring 48 goals and providing 15 assists, ranking fifth on the club’s all-time appearances list, second in goals and fifth in assists.
The upcoming match between Jeonnam and Cheonan in the fourth round of the K League2 2024 on March 31 at 2 p.m. can be booked online through the club’s website, and tickets will be available at the ticket office two hours before kickoff. The match between Jeonnam and Cheonan will be broadcast live on Coupang Play and GOLF&PBA.