Ahn hands team a win with 2 goals

With the opening of Italy`s Serie A league drawing near, Ahn Jung-Hwan (24, Perugia) scored 2 goals in a practice game held on August 24, handing the team a 3-0 win. This gives Ahn a tally of 8 goals and 5 assists in the 9 practice games he has played.

Ahn, the first Korean soccer player to play in Italy, seems to have secured a starting position owing to his explosive offense, which was accented by his 2 goals, including the opening point, and his effort in gaining a penalty.

Ahn is expected to make his official debut at the Italia Cup 1st round game against Salernitana, which is a tournament held prior to the opening of the league.

Kwon Soon-Il stt77@donga.com