AFC Women's Asian Cup
Having not featured in the opening AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™ Group A win against the Islamic Republic of Iran three days earlier, Jeon delivered on her pre-match promise to give her best at the Gold Coast Stadium on just her third cap.
The 22-year-old broke the deadlock in the 12th minute with an accomplished low finish across the goalkeeper into the bottom right corner, having adroitly turned her defender in the box to generate space for the shot.
A livewire presence, Jeon delivered an assured display throughout as she completed her first match at senior level and came close to adding to her maiden Korea Republic goal in the second half, only to be denied by a last-ditch block.
“When I found out I was in the starting lineup, the first thing I thought was that I could do well,” she reflected. “I did not feel nervous — I felt confident.
“I want to say thank you to head coach (Shin sang-woo) for his belief, and (also to) all my teammates who told me before the match to have confidence.”
A livewire presence, Jeon delivered an assured display throughout as she completed her first match at senior level and came close to adding to her maiden Korea Republic goal in the second half, only to be denied by a last-ditch block.
“When I found out I was in the starting lineup, the first thing I thought was that I could do well,” she reflected. “I did not feel nervous — I felt confident.
“I want to say thank you to head coach (Shin sang-woo) for his belief, and (also to) all my teammates who told me before the match to have confidence.”
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Citing her hold-up play and awareness in the penalty area as her strengths to the-AFC.com, Jeon certainly knows how to find the back of the net. Having joined Norwegian second-tier side Molde after graduating from university in early 2025, she plundered 11 goals in 21 games to help them earn promotion to the top flight.
The stellar performances were rewarded with a debut for the Taegeuk Ladies last June and a place in the squad at Australia 2026, where she is eager to build on her first appearance.
“Representing my country, and scoring a goal is really delightful,” Jeon said. “I am not going to be satisfied with today's performance, and I will try my best to improve myself more for the team.”
The stellar performances were rewarded with a debut for the Taegeuk Ladies last June and a place in the squad at Australia 2026, where she is eager to build on her first appearance.
“Representing my country, and scoring a goal is really delightful,” Jeon said. “I am not going to be satisfied with today's performance, and I will try my best to improve myself more for the team.”
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