FC Seoul vs Manchester United - 24 July
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FC Seoul vs Manchester United
24 July - 7:00 pm
FC Seoul is a professional football club based in Seoul, South Korea. It is currently owned by GS Sports, a subsidiary of GS Group.
The club is usually considered a powerhouse in the K-League, with the notorious financial backing of the GS Group.
The club disclosed its three-year contract with Åženol GüneÅŸ, a former Turkish national manager who lead the side to the semi-final at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, on 8 December 2006.
All 64,000 tickets have been sold within 10 hours of it going on sale...
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Park to join Reds in Seoul
Ji-sung Park will link up with his United team-mates when the squad fly to Seoul on Wednesday.
Park did not fly to Malaysia with the Reds as he is still on a break due to his role in South Korea's international fixtures last month.
But a club spokesperson has confirmed the 28-year-old will join United's pre-season tour when the team land in his home town on Wednesday.
While in Korea, the Reds will play FC Seoul at the World Cup Stadium on Friday 24 July. You can watch the game live at MUTV Online. -
if they played ROK, which side will park play for?
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INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - JULY 22: Soccer fans gather as Manchester United arrive at Incheon International Airport, during the club's pre-season Far East tour on July 22, 2009 in Incheon, South Korea.
The entrance to one of Seoul's underground shopping malls is decorated with a poster showing Park Ji-Sung and Manchester United teammates in Seoul on July 21, 2009.
A South Korean woman walks past a poster showing Park Ji-Sung and Manchester United teammates in an underground shopping mall in Seoul on July 21, 2009
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Sir Alex Ferguson expects local hero Park Ji-sung to play some part for Manchester United in their pre-season clash with FC Seoul on Friday.
Two years ago, Park missed out on the chance of facing a team from his homeland due to a major knee operation, which also ruled him out of that summer's Asia Cup.
Park's appearance will be restricted again this time because of his lae return to pre-season training, having been given an extended summer break due to his successful World Cup qualifying commitments with South Korea.
But, having seen the rapturous reception Park received at training earlier today, Ferguson is in no mood to disappoint the enthusiastic South Korean faithful a second time.
"A decision will be taken tomorrow," confirmed Ferguson.
"But I feel he may be able to play some minutes.
"He has not been with us before now, so he has not done the same preparation as the rest of the players, but I am sure he will play at least part of the time.
"That will be a big lift to the fans in Korea.
"Two years ago he was injured and didn't playbut I think he still got man of the match, which just shows you have fanatical football supporters here."
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see if Park will scored for Man Utd bo
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Originally posted by marcteng:
"Two years ago he was injured and didn't playbut I think he still got man of the match, which just shows you have fanatical football supporters here."
LOL
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Sir Alex has confirmed Ji-sung Park could face FC Seoul on Friday night, although the Korean international’s involvement may only be minimal as the midfielder has only recently joined up with the rest of the squad.
United fans got their first glimpse of the midfielder on Thursday morning as the Reds enjoyed a two-hour training session at the World Cup Stadium. And although Park appeared to be running freely, Sir Alex said his match fitness is still somewhat off the pace.
“A decision will be taken on Friday,” the boss said. “I feel he may be able to play some minutes but he has not been with us for the last few weeks, so he hasn't done the same preparation as the rest of the players.
"I’m sure he’ll get a few minutes and that will be a big lift to fans here in Korea. Two years ago he was injured and didn’t play but he still got man of the match!"
At a pre-match press conference at the team hotel, Sir Alex took time to reflect on the qualities that first attracted him to the 28-year-old, who, since signing for the Reds in 2004, has gone on to make 123 appearances for United
“I went to see him play for PSV Eindhoven in two quarter-finals and we identified a player with great understanding of space.
“When his team had the ball his movement was always clever and he had decisive penetration in attacking areas.
“We felt at the time that we needed a player who could penetrate in the last third and that’s why we brought him to Manchester United.
“In his time with us he has developed his technical and tactical abilities and done very well. He has become a very important player for us and has had a fantastic career with us.”
Reds chief executive David Gill also confirmed that the club intend to extend Park’s contract, which runs out at the end of the forthcoming 2009/10 campaign.
“Discussions will take place,” Gill said. “We’re looking to extend the contract. Sir Alex and the coaches are very happy with him and Ji enjoys his time with us immensely. When it’s done it will be announced.” -
7pm sg time or?
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seems MU is giving up on the tough "US" market, hor..
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Fans greet the Manchester United squad as they arrive in Seoul as part of the club's Asia Tour 2009 at Seoul Airport on July 22 2009
Federico Macheda of Manchester United arrives in Seoul as part of the club's Asia Tour 2009 at Seoul Airport on July 22 2009
Sir Alex Ferguson of Manchester United arrives in Seoul as part of the club's Asia Tour 2009 at Seoul Airport
Fans greet the Manchester United squad as they arrive in Seoul
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United winger Park Ji-Sung (C), an icon in South Korea, walks on the ground as his fans cheer during a team workout at the World Cup stadium in Seoul on July 23, 2009 after kicking off their tour to South Korea.
United players participate in a workout as South Korean fans cheer at the World Cup stadium in Seoul
Fans watch from the stand during a Manchester United training session as part of the club's Asia Tour 2009
Patrice Evra of Manchester United signs autographs for fans during a training session as part of the club's Asia Tour 2009
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Live Video: FC Seoul match
United's Asia Tour continues in Korea on Friday and you can watch the match against FC Seoul live on MUTV and MUTV Online. Coverage starts at 11:30 BST, 30 minutes before kick-off at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul.
Both MUTV and MUTV Online will be showing every pre-season game live this summer. Following Friday's match, the schedule continues with one more game in Asia:
Hangzhou Greentown FC (China) on Sunday 26 July*, 13:00 BST
The action in Asia will be closely followed by two Audi Cup matches** in Germany:
Boca Juniors on Wednesday 29 July, 17:30 BST
Bayern Munich or AC Milan on Thursday 30 July, kick-off TBC
Finally, the Reds return to Old Trafford for a friendly against Spanish opposition:
Valencia on 5 August, 20:00 BST (Match tickets are also available)
To sign-up to MUTV Online and see all the content on offer, visit manutd.com/video. To sign-up and find out more about MUTV, go to manutd.com/joinmutv.
*Supporters in Malaysia, Korea and China will not be able to watch the matches live on MUTV Online when United are playing in their country.
**Supporters outside UK and Eire will not be able to watch the Audi Cup live online. -
United are 1-0 down
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FC Seoul 1-0 Man Utd
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1-1 Rooney equalised with a header
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Lol when the camera on owen, he act act sia lol.
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Originally posted by ViNnO:
Lol when the camera on owen, he act act sia lol.
hahaa.. yah, dunno who nudge him.. den later he give a smile..& everytime camera on Park.. the crowd go wild sia..
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Originally posted by iwant2bking:
hahaa.. yah, dunno who nudge him.. den later he give a smile..& everytime camera on Park.. the crowd go wild sia..
He's King of Korea.
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Originally posted by iwant2bking:
hahaa.. yah, dunno who nudge him.. den later he give a smile..& everytime camera on Park.. the crowd go wild sia..
Lol i think is Nani.
Lol carrick abit off sia...
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Dam...
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FC Seoul 2-1 Man Utd Half Time
same goal scorer.. Dejan..
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cheap 2nd goal given to Seoul's striker.
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Wow, the Dejan looks real dangerous.. Proven potent against Devils defence.. FC Seoul is playing tight & organise play.. Devils better buck up..
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bring on owen n park!!!!!
