Oh Hyun-kyu, who delivered a stellar performance with two goals and one assist in the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Europa League (UEL), called the match crazy and pledged to fight until the end as long as his coach believes in him.
On Friday, Oh Hyun-kyu put on a one-man show in the second match of the 2026-27 UEL group stage against Hoffenheim at SNP Arena in Germany, propelling his team to a 3-2 victory.
Oh kicked off his offensive contributions by assisting Amir Murillo’s opening goal 15 minutes into the second half.
With the score tied at 1-1, he capitalized on a one-on-one breakaway with the goalkeeper in the 27th minute, finding the back of the net with a well-placed low shot.
Riding his hot streak, Oh scored again just seven minutes later, diving to connect with a cross from the right flank.
In a passionate celebration, Oh removed his jersey and draped it over the corner flag, earning himself a yellow card in the process.
This standout performance was particularly meaningful for Oh, who had been struggling to secure a starting spot over Dusan Vlahovic this season.
Turkish media outlet Fotomac reported Oh’s post-match comments: It was an insane game. The opponents came out strong, so it had to be even stronger. It’s grateful to the fans for making it feel like a home game despite being away.
After the final whistle, Oh celebrated with the traveling supporters, pumping his fist and roaring with joy.
Seizing his rare opportunity in the starting lineup, Oh expressed gratitude for the trust shown by his coach and fans.
As long as the coach and fans believe in him, he’ll fight tooth and nail and give everything it has got, Oh emphasized.
Local media outlets were quick to praise Oh’s outstanding performance.
Bein Sports Turkey declared that Oh Hyun-kyu emerged as a star by spearheading the victory. It was the Oh Hyun-kyu Show in Germany.
Habertürk echoed the sentiment, stating that Oh Hyun-kyu became a hero with his dazzling display, contributing to all three of the team’s goals.
Football statistics website WhoScored.com awarded Oh the highest rating of 9.1 among all players on the pitch.