Gustavo Rodríguez from Brazil, who North Jeola Province recruited to Lee Juck in the summer, led the team's 3-0 win in 17 minutes with a goal in the second half of the Kyonggi first round of the KUEFA Champions League 1 2020 13th round against Seoul at the Kyonggi Stadium in Jeonju World Cup on the 26th. Gustavo Rodríguez scored on the right side by connecting a cross that Lee Seung-gi had raised high with a powerful header. Longer airtime and explosive yet accurate headers showed the Class of Gustavo Rodríguez. Gustavo Rodríguez impressed with his debut goal in his KUEFA Champions League debut.
Gustavo Rodríguez is a player who played in the UEFA Champions League in the first division of Brazil, and Lee Juckrey was set at at least $ 5 million (about 6 billion won) until last year. He was evaluated as being so skilled that several Chinese clubs pursued the recruitment, and he also earned the nickname "Gustagol" from local media in Brazil. North Jeola Province had Gustavo Rodríguez at a lower price than thought due to the new Covidvirus infection (Covid19) pandemic variable. Gustavo Rodríguez entered the country earlier this month and spent a period of self-examination, and finished medical tests safely and became a professional football federation registered player. Thanks to his well-made body during the self-discipline period, Gustavo Rodríguez was named to the entry for the first Kyonggi after the announcement of his recruitment. Just in time, North Jeola Province managed to unravel Kyonggi in the first half, leading with a score from Han Kyo-won and Lee Seung-gi. The environment for Gustavo Rodríguez, who has no experience in the KUEFA Champions League, to play comfortably has been created. Gustavo Rodríguez, who entered the pitch on behalf of Cho Kyu-sung, predicted his performance with a goal in a short time. In the 35th minute of the second half, he followed the opponent counterattack from the right side to the end and actively participated in the defense.
The KUEFA Champions League is considered a difficult stage for foreign players to adapt to: defenders are tough and organized so well that strikers are famous for having trouble. There are also cases where name-worthy foreigners were often asked early. North Jeolla Province was also a concern, but Gustavo Rodríguez dispelled the concern in just one Kyonggi. After scoring, Gustavo Rodríguez played a ceremony that was famous among fans before the signing. He shared his joy with his colleagues in a humorous way of spreading two fingers with his right hand on his forehead.
Winger Baro, who played in Swansea City and Reading in the UEFA Champions League, also made his debut. Baro entered Kyonggi in the 23rd minute on behalf of Han Kyo-won and played about 25 minutes, but he played well for a short time like Gustavo Rodríguez. With explosive speed ahead, Baro led the left attack and energized: he dribbled with his distinctive quick feet, and followed his tie-up with his teammates. With the performance of both players, North Jeolla Province can expect a better appearance