AFC Women's Asian Cup - Jang: Good vibes boosting Korea Republic

Sydney: The new environment in the Korea Republic camp is giving Jang Sel-gi positive vibes as the East Asian side look to finally lay their hands on the AFC Women’s Asian Cup™ trophy.

The 2022 edition in India was the first time that Korea Republic reached the final of the competition and Jang believes the new settings in the team will help them go one better.

Shin Sang-woo took the head coach role from Colin Bell with Jang delighted with how the team has come together since.

“Not only after the two games from this tournament but from the time that we got the new coach, there has been a good feeling in the squad,” said the 31-year-old.

“We have a good bond between the young and old players. We have managed to keep the good vibes in the squad going and now with this tournament, the players have grown even closer."

Appearing in her third consecutive AFC Women’s Asian Cups, Jang’s club career has taken her to Japan and Spain with the defender - who also sometimes operates in midfield - now part of Gyeongju KHNP WFC after having spent seven years with Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC over two spells.

Earning her first international cap in 2013, it was three years later when Jang struck the decisive sudden-death penalty in the shootout against Japan to help Korea Republic win the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

“Australia are a team with physically strong players so we need to prepare well. We won the first two games so we are in a good momentum, so hopefully we can execute our game plan well to continue this momentum.

“For sure the crowd will give us some pressure but I’m just hoping that both teams can play an entertaining match for the crowd.”

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