Oh Hyun-kyu’s brilliant Celtic debut… Helped to win 2-0
Oh Hyun-kyu (21) made his debut as a Celtic player. 메이저놀이터
On the 30th (Korean time), in the 2022-2023 Scottish Premiership Round 23 Dundee United held at Tenadis Park in Dundee, England, he was substituted in the 37th minute of the second half when he was leading 2-0, and made a ceremony as a Celtic player.
In the second half of extra time, a sharp cross was connected from the right flank, but Maeda missed it and it did not lead to help.
Oh Hyun-gyu competed at the forefront with his unique activity and physicality, and received applause from Celtic fans who visited the away game for his bold breakthrough and active body fight with the defenders.
With his debut on this day, Oh Hyun-kyu became the first Korean player to play in a Celtic uniform after 10 years and 8 months since Cha Doo-ri in May 2012.
Celtic celebrated his debut by posting a Taegeukgi emoticon along with a photo of Oh Hyun-kyu playing in a Celtic uniform on social media.
Celtic defeated Dundee United 2-0 thanks to Jota’s opening goal in the 6th minute and Aaron Mui’s additional goal in the 11th minute of the second half.
He accumulated 61 points and ran 1st in the league with a 9-point gap with the Rangers.