Hwang Hee-chan (27, Wolverhampton), a former national team forward, started from the first round of the English Premier League (EPL) and played full-time on the ground, but failed to prevent the team’s defeat.
Hwang Hee-chan started in the first round of the 2024-25 EPL against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London on the 17th (Korea time), and played all 90 minutes. The team lost 0-2 by allowing one goal each in the first half.
Hwang started as a right-handed striker in a 4-2-3-1 format. Pedro Netu (Chelsea), who formed the trio last season, moved to the team and Matheus Cunha was on the bench. 스포츠토토
Arsenal led the game. From the first half, he displayed high possession rate and stable build-up to pressure Wolverhampton. Kai Havertz led Bukayo Saka’s cross through a header in the 25th minute of the first half. It was a timely cross that perfectly shook Wolverhampton’s defense and goalkeeper Jose Sa.
Hwang Hee-chan also responded with a cross. He attempted a long-range cross from the right side at the 36th minute of the first half. The ball was headed exactly to Jorgen Strand Larsen in the box. However, Larsen’s diving header was blocked by goalkeeper David Raya.
Arsenal put pressure on Wolverhampton until the extra time of the first half. Hwang Hee-chan once blocked Gabriel Martinelli with good personal defense in a set-piece defense situation.
In the second half of the match, Arsenal still had the upper hand. In the 29th minute of the second half, Arsenal, who played an indirect free kick right away, continued their attack, and Saka reported an additional goal with a powerful shot.
Wolverhampton, who was completely pushed back, sought to make up for it with a long pass. In the 42nd minute of the second half, an accurate long pass headed to Hwang Hee-chan. He broke down Arsenal’s back space, which was pushed down by Wirien Timber and fell. Since it was in the box, attention was paid to whether there was a penalty (PK), but no foul was declared. In the end, Arsenal won three points on their home turf.
Hwang Hee-chan played all 90 minutes and recorded 16 passes (success rate 76%), one key pass, one dribble success, two passes in attack areas, four recoveries, seven ball-contested wins, and five fouls.
Wolverhampton will play the second round of the EPL against Chelsea at Molineux Stadium on the 25th.