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Now 31, the midfielder started each of Korea Republic’s six matches at India 2022 - which ended with them losing the final 3-2 to China PR after having led 2-0 and Choe is determined to not experience that despair again.
“At the last tournament, we were so close to winning but lost it at the end,” said Choe. “I don’t want to repeat those memories.
“There are still a lot of matches to come before the final and our aim is just to keep focusing on one game at a time.”
“There are still a lot of matches to come before the final and our aim is just to keep focusing on one game at a time.”
Starting her career at Sejong Women’s FC, Choe’s career then took her to Hyundai Steel Red Angels Women’s FC before the English Women’s Super League came calling with Birmingham City becoming her new home in the 2023/24 season.
Two wonderful seasons were spent in the West Midlands of England where she played 30 times and scored three goals before returning to the Red Angels and subsequently joining Suwon Women’s FC for the 2026 season.
Two wonderful seasons were spent in the West Midlands of England where she played 30 times and scored three goals before returning to the Red Angels and subsequently joining Suwon Women’s FC for the 2026 season.
Choe has impressed at Australia 2026, starting and scoring in the opening Group A 3-0 win against Islamic Republic of Iran before anchoring the midfield in a 3-3 draw with the hosts that secured Korea Republic the Group A top spot.
“I’m kind of in disbelief that we achieved our first goal of winning the group stage. The head coach has always insisted to us and reminded us that this was an important goal.
“We will now go for our ultimate goal which is to win the tournament and the game against Uzbekistan is an important step towards that.”
“I’m kind of in disbelief that we achieved our first goal of winning the group stage. The head coach has always insisted to us and reminded us that this was an important goal.
“We will now go for our ultimate goal which is to win the tournament and the game against Uzbekistan is an important step towards that.”
With a place in the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 on offer to the winners of the quarter-final tie, Choe is preparing to give it her all to ensure that Korea Republic achieve a fourth straight appearance at the global showpiece.
“Preparing for this match, our head coach mentioned that there are no easy matches in the quarter-finals. We only have one match left to achieve our World Cup dreams and the players are determined to not let this chance slip.
“We have a variety of players with their own strengths in each position, so even if Uzbekistan play well defensively, I’m sure we have the means to break them down.”
“Preparing for this match, our head coach mentioned that there are no easy matches in the quarter-finals. We only have one match left to achieve our World Cup dreams and the players are determined to not let this chance slip.
“We have a variety of players with their own strengths in each position, so even if Uzbekistan play well defensively, I’m sure we have the means to break them down.”
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