The Japan U17 national team’s goal against Korea, which was controversial for an incorrect free kick position, was nominated for the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U17 Asian Cup Best Goal.
On the 6th (hereinafter Korean time), the AFC selected 8 candidates for the best goals to commemorate the conclusion of the tournament through the homepage and started voting.
Among the candidates, there was also a goal scored by Japan’s Gaku Nawata against Korea in the final on the 2nd.
At that time, in the 44th minute of the first half, Ko Jong-hyeon (Maetango) of Korea fouled Michiwaki Yukata of Japan and conceded a free kick.
It was a big blow for Korea as Koh Jong-hyun received a second warning for this foul and was sent off. Depending on your point of view, it could be seen as a legitimate play, which made it even more painful.
The location of the free kick was also controversial. The shooting was inevitably more threatening as it was adjusted about 7 to 8 meters ahead of the spot where Ko Jong-hyun fouled. Domestic soccer fans were angry that the location of the free kick was unfair. Even the executives of the Korea Football Association (KFA), who were at the scene, protested. But the verdict hasn’t changed.
Korea lost 0-3 after conceding two more goals.
AFC praised, “It was an important goal and a wonderful free kick that won Japan. It was a wonderful trajectory that Korea’s goalkeeper Hong Seong-min (Pohang Jecheol High School) could not stop even if he stretched out his hand.”온라인카지노
Gaku’s score recorded 25% of the mid-vote tally, and is in second place.
Among the eight candidates, Baek In-woo (Yongin Soccer Center U18) of Korea also scored. Baek In-woo scored the winning goal in the 31st minute of the semi-final against Uzbekistan with a low-flying free kick. Baek In-woo’s goal is supported by 8% of the polls.