Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Chonburi: How does it feel to score the goal that takes your country to a World Cup?
It’s a question very few can answer, but Cho Mi-jin already knows what it’s like to do just that – and at the tender age of 16.
The Korea Republic star scored a penalty to level her side’s semi-final against Japan, and later returned to the spot to deliver the final blow in the penalty shootout – taking her side to the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship final, as well as next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Uruguay.
So, how does it feel?
“Goosebumps!” said the Korea Republic captain, adding “There are no words to describe it. It’s unbelievable.”
Firmly struck, and beyond the reach of Japanese goalkeeper Shiori Fukuda, the winning penalty was never in doubt - doubly so when Cho revealed her thought process before taking the kick.
“More than being confident, I felt a responsibility,” she said.
“Depending on my shot – either we went to the World Cup or we didn’t, so I took responsibility, and that way there was not so much pressure.”
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