2 goals last year → 3 goals this year 4G...Ulsan's gambling hit the jackpot

2 goals last year → 3 goals this year 4G...Ulsan's gambling hit the jackpot

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Ahead of the opening of this year's pro soccer tournament, the biggest interest was the choice of defending champion Ulsan HD, which was close to gambling. Ulsan, which is aiming to win the title for the fourth consecutive year, sent its main gun, Joo Min-gyu (35), to the Hana Citizen in Daejeon. It was acceptable that Joo, who had been the best player in the K-League for the past few years, tried to make changes in his mid-30s.

Heo Yul (25), who had only two goals last year, was brought in as a substitute for Joo. There were concerns, but the result is exceeding expectations. While Joo Min-gyu is displaying the fastest scoring pace since his debut this year, Heo Yul is also firing a goal firecracker that is closely following him.

Heo Yul scored multiple goals in a home game against Jeju SK in the fourth round of the K League 1 at Ulsan Munsu Stadium on the 9th, leading Ulsan to a 2-0 victory. Heo Yul scored the first goal with a header in the 32nd minute of the first half and was responsible for the additional goal by pushing Kumho High School senior Um Won-sang's cross with his left foot in the counterattack chance in the 25th minute of the second half. Heo Yul, who had only two goals in 32 games last year, scored three goals in four games, surpassing last year's scoring record.

Naturally, Hur was also at the top of the scoring list. Joo Min-kyu is the top scorer with four goals, while Hur is tied for second after him. "Last year's experience as a defender helps me read the opponent's defense. If I play like today in every game, I think I will score a lot," Hur said with a big smile. "Since it's not time to relax, I think we will have good results if we prepare thoroughly going forward."

Soccer experts find the background of Heo Yul's good performance in Ulsan this year in his tall height (193cm). This means that he will create synergy in Ulsan, where there are many good kick players such as Boyanich and Lee Jin-hyun. Two of Heo Yul's three goals this year were header goals from set pieces.

Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon said, "What I expected when I brought Heo Yul was the strength of his height. But that doesn't mean I lack feet. He is a player who will continue to show better performances."

It is also positive that seniors from Kumho High School in Gwangju, where Heo Yul can rely on both soccer and daily life, are in Ulsan. With Um Won-sang settled in Ulsan first, Heo Yul and Lee Hee-kyun joined the team side by side this year. If Um Won-sang is a flanker who shows off a straight line and a sharp cross, Lee Hee-gyun is a good combination because of his excellent curved movement. Heo Yul said, "(Um) Won-sang helped me with the first goal and said, 'Congratulations. Rather, I am grateful. Next time, I will try to celebrate scoring a goal and wiping my shoes with the help of (Lee)." 스포츠토토

If Heo continues his upward trajectory at Ulsan, the national flag is not a dream. Heo's last career as a member of the national team is to play in six matches for the U.S. under-23 national soccer team. He seems even more excited as the 2026 World Cup in North Korea and the U.S. is just around the corner. "My dream is to play for a national team if I am a player. If I see him running for the championship in Ulsan, I think I will have an opportunity to be selected as a member of the national team. I will do my best in my position."