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Olympic soccer team will play their final evaluation match against the European powerhouse France on the evening of the 16th. The firepower showdown between the two teams' wildcards is the biggest spectating point.
Correspondent Lee Jeong-chan.
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Bordeaux goalkeeper Hwang Ui-jo, who scored 12 goals in the French league last season, and Kwon Chang-hoon, who had his heyday in Dijon two years ago, are facing the final evaluation match against France in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics.
As he saved his strength by playing as a substitute in the last match against Argentina, he leads his juniors and takes the lead in attack.
[Kwon Chang-hoon/Olympic soccer team midfielder: I feel a greater sense of weight,]
[Hwang Ui-jo/Olympic soccer team striker: I think it is important to work together as a team.] The
'youngest brother' Kang-in Lee is also preparing for a sortie .
[Lee Kang-in/Olympic soccer team midfielder: As the wild card hyungs came in, the atmosphere became stronger, heavier, and better, but it seems that the players will work better with each other during the French match.]
France's wild card is also strong.
Starting with Zignac, who was a former top scorer in the French league and competed with Son Heung-min for the Puskas Award last year, Tovin, the winner of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and Savannie, a central midfielder with a good kick, all show off their scoring skills.
Manager Kim Hak-beom emphasized the communication of the defense to block the French firepower.
[Kim Hak-beom/Olympic soccer team coach: If you want to be comfortable, you have to talk enough to be comfortable.] If
we reach the quarterfinals, there is a possibility that we will meet France.
Kim Hak-beom-ho, who is leaving for Tokyo tomorrow, is determined to hold a heated campaign against France.