Cho Gue-sung, 28, scored his first goal of the season for Midtjylland in a 2-0 victory over HNK Rijeka in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League playoff. The header in the 20th minute ended a five-month goal drought, securing a first-leg advantage for his team. Midt, playing at the MCH Arena in Herning, defeated Rijeka, while the Croatian club lost in the initial stage. Gue-sung was central to the attack, participating in 37 touches, 15 passes, and winning five ground duels and seven aerial duels. His goal was particularly significant after 17 matches and 1,100 minutes without a club goal. Manager Mike Tønder praised his contribution and work rate defensively.