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NEW [16.10.05] Ajou's soccer team wins the 2016 Incheon International Airport U-league Area 3

  • 2016-10-10
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Ajou's soccer team wins the 2016 Incheon International Airport U-league Area 3

[16.10.05]



The Ajou University soccer team won the Area 3 championship in the 2016 Incheon International Airport U-league.


On September 30th, the University soccer team sealed the championship by defeating Myongji University 2 to 1 in the last game of the season, held at Myongji. Ajou recorded 30 points (9 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses), which is 2 points higher than Cheongju University. Until the last game, there was fierce competition over the local championship, because the area had traditionally strong teams, including Hongik University, Cheongju University, and Myongji University.


In the U-League, 78 university teams play home and away games in 10 areas during the regular season, and the top three teams from each area advance to the playoff tournament to select the final champion. In the beginning of season, Ajou's goal was to take the third spot in the area considering the injuries of key players and the generational shift.


Once the season started, however, the University proved to be well-organized and showed strong performances with six wins, one draw, and no losses at home. The Area Championship, which came three years after 2013, was thanks to the leadership of the coaches, including Head Coach Seok Joo Ha, and enthusiastic supporters including 1,200 people at the home opening game. Ajou’s soccer team front office, the first time among South Korean universities, also contributed with professional support in the game operation, promotion, and cheering.


Head coach Ha said, "Our achievement is all because of the strong support from the University and our fans," adding, "I want to thank you all and we will continue to make our best efforts.”


Ajou is playing in the U-League Playoff to be held from October 28th to November 11th in Pocheon City. A total of 32 teams will participate, including the area champions, and Ajou is scheduled to play in the round of thirty-two on October 28th.