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IT was a silky finish that broke that heart of an Australian legend but made the day of an honorary Queenslander and his proud former coach.
South Korean international Ki Sung-Yueng scored Sunderland's extra-time winner in the Black Cats' 2-1 victory over Chelsea in Wednesday's League Cup quarter-final at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland's Korean midfielder Ki Sung-Yong celebrates. Source: AFP
While it was anguish for Socceroos stalwart Mark Schwarzer in the Chelsea goal, it was pure elation for Ki, who spent the majority of his high school years at John Paul College at Daisy Hill.
"It was an unbelievable moment for me, the celebrations were fantastic.'' Ki told the Sunderland website.
"It was my first goal in England and for it to come at this moment - a cup quarter-final - it's something I never expected.
"It's a great feeling. I want to score more goals.''
Ki Sung-Yong of Sunderland scores the winning goal. Source: Getty Images
And his former JPC mentor Jeff Hopkins, now coach of Brisbane Roar's National Youth League team, has no doubt Ki will continue to not only score but further establish himself in England's top-flight.
On loan from Swansea, 24-year-old Ki is about to be rewarded for his years of hard work and dedication, according to Hopkins.
"He was the best kid at his age that I've seen,'' Hopkins said.
Ki Sung-Yong of Sunderland celebrates scoring the winning goal against Chelsea. Source: Getty Images
"He could do the lot. He was excellent with both feet, he could go past players, his range of passing is superb . . . he was a joy to coach.
"He just needs to find a club that suits the way he plays.''
Hopkins said Ki's attitude was superb and would further guarantee a professional career that started with FC Seoul soon after he finished his stint at JPC.
"We'd train some days at 6am and then he'd train in the afternoon as well. He'd do stuff on his own. He was one that really wanted it badly and he was prepared to do the work,'' he said.
"You feel really pleased for the kids that make things happen for themselves. They don't rely on other people. They take the help that they're given but they help themselves as well.''
Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has called up Penrith-born 19-year-old fullback Brad Smith from the Reds academy program to the club's first-team squad for the Christmas period.
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