Kim Shin Ji: We Are Focused On Winning

KIM Shin Ji has urged Rangers to seize the opportunity as they prepare for a crucial league clash against Glasgow City tomorrow afternoon.

Seven points currently separate the sides in the SPWPL standings, as the Gers seek a positive result to put themselves right back in the fight at the top end of the table.

Speaking to the official club website to preview the fixture at Petershill Park, the midfielder commented: “Everyone in the squad is fully focused on one thing, winning.

“Every game is important, but this one feels especially significant.

“They’re unbeaten this season, and it feels like a real opportunity for us to change the momentum and take it ourselves.

“I really enjoy games like this.

“Competing closely against strong opponents and winning in tight moments brings a sense of achievement that’s hard to compare to anything else; those moments are why I love football.”

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The South Korea international was in the starting XI for the first time in 2026 during last Sunday’s vital 2-1 win over Hibs. She feels they can take a lot from coming out on top in a huge clash, but says they must learn from their previous big game experiences this campaign.

She continued: “We learned that controlling a game alone isn’t enough.

“To win, you need something more than just dominance. Tomorrow, we want to go beyond controlling the match and truly impose ourselves with real decisiveness in front of the goal.

“Because we’ve been winning consistently, the atmosphere in the team is very positive, and confidence is high.

“I wanted to get back on the pitch as soon as possible.

“Being out there playing is the happiest moment for me as a footballer.”

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The 21-year-old has reflected on her first six months in Glasgow following her season-long loan switch from Roma, looking back on adapting to the move and what’s to come for the team in 2026.

She added: “Starting somewhere new naturally came with some fear at first, but playing alongside great people helped turn that fear into excitement.

“The first half of the season has helped me grow stronger as a player, and I’m truly grateful for this team and everyone around me.

“It was a really happy and refreshing break.

“I was able to spend quality time with my family and friends, which gave me renewed energy to push forward again. I also enjoyed being able to speak Korean freely for a while; I’ve missed that a bit!

“We’re determined to take each game as it comes and turn every one into a victory.

“After winning one game, you immediately want to win the next one even more and perform even better.

“No matter the opponent or the competition, our mindset is always to give everything we have to win; we’re not thinking about anything else but victory.”


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