“Since being given the duty of leading the team, I feel like I have more responsibility,” she said. “I run more and I play with more purpose.

“My focus is on winning the tournament and I want to achieve that by collecting maximum points and scoring as many goals as possible.”

That sense of responsibility was evident when the 20-year-old stepped up to convert the spot-kick that sealed the 2-0 win, with the striker dedicating her effort to her older brother, who recently stepped away from the sport.

“I am happy to have scored and my objective for the next game will be to show that I can score many more,” said Hye-young. “I want to dedicate my first goal of the tournament to my family, and especially to my brother.

“Even though my entire family is a source of inspiration, he is the one who comes to mind first as he quit football earlier this year, and it is my dream to carry his spirit with me when I play.”

Appearing in her second AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup, Hye-young also draws inspiration from the stars of her favourite club, FC Barcelona, from whom she continues to learn.

“Spain’s Lamine Yamal and Gavi are my favourites and I love watching them play,” said the forward. “I like Yamal because we play in the same position, while watching Gavi helps me learn more about the game.”