'9 unbeaten games'4-2 come-from-behind victory over South Jeolla Province and South Gyeongsang Province'5 points gap with the lead'...South Gyeongsang Province has no win in the game

Jul 01, 2024

Jeonnam Dragons beat Gyeongnam FC and continued their nine-game unbeaten streak.

Jeonnam came from behind to win 4-2 against Gyeongnam in the 20th round of 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024' held at Changwon Football Center on the 1st. Jeonnam continued its steep rise of six wins and three draws in the last nine games. Jeonnam, which had 32 points, chased the leader FC Anyang (37 points) by five points. On the other hand, South Gyeongsang Province was mired in a six-game winless streak (two draws and four losses). It stayed in 12th place.

Gyeongnam, which needs a rebound, took out a 4-4-1-1 card. Aravulli was at the forefront, and Lee Jong-eon was underneath it. Park Min-seo, Lee Min-hyuk, Song Hong-min, and Jo Sang-jun were located in the waistline. The four-back was composed by Lee Min-ki, Park Jae-hwan, Lee Kang-hee, and Woo Sung. Ko Dong-min defended the goal.

South Jeolla Province faced off 4-1-4-1. Hanam stood as a one-top, and Lim Chan-ul, Lee Seok-hyun, Roh Geon-woo, Montano was in the second line. The One Volanch was up to Jo Ji-hoon. Yoo Jin-hong, Kim Dong-wook, Hong Seok-hyun, and Kim Yong-hwan made the four-back. Choi Bong-jin wore goalkeeper gloves.

Gyeongnam coach Park Dong-hyuk drew both games 0-0 at home. The content was not bad. I'm glad to see you score no points, but it's a pity that you didn't score even after hitting a lot of shots"There is a burden that the players cannot see. I will make sure to win today as long as the players' confidence can increase if they bring the results."

Manager Lee Kyung-hee of Jeollanam-do said, `Unfortunately, we did not win the previous two games. As you can see in today's training outfit, I prepared with the determination to winThree key members were missing, including Kim Jong-min, Kim Ye-sung, and Kim Joo-heon. Unfortunately, I'm sorry, but I still expect the new players to do well. As a team, we will face Gyeongnam today."

Jeonnam had a good opportunity at the start of the first half. In the first minute of the first half, Roh Gun-woo caught Lee Seok-hyun's cross from the right with his chest. The nonstop shot hit the side net. Gyeongnam, which has overcome the initial crisis, has been aggressive. He created an opportunity with a quick counterattack. But the ending was a bummer.

Gyeongnam scored the first goal. In the 11th minute, Lee Min-hyuk's corner kick flowed to the par post. Araboli finished by jumping in. The opportunity to score an additional goal in the 13th minute was eliminated. Park Min-seo broke through the left and crossed. Lee Jong-eon finished with a header. However, just before crossing, the ball was out, and it was dealt with outright. Jeonnam chose to change 26 minutes earlier. Yoo Jin-hong left and Choi Won-chul came in.

The replacement was a wonderful fit. In the 28th minute, Choi Won-chul connected the ball flowing from the corner with a mid-range shot. The assistant referee raised the offside flag. However, as a result of the video review, it was recognized as a score.

Gyeongnam was aggressive. 38 min Song Hong-min hit a free kick from a distance. He kicked well but headed straight to the goalkeeper. Jeonnam turned the game around. In the 40th minute, Hanam hit a left footed shot in front of the arc. The goalkeeper saved it. Lim Chan-ul jumped in and pushed the flowing ball. 47 min Jeonnam added another goal. Lim Chan-ul scored a right-footed free kick from the left. Hanam scored with a cut header.

Gyeongnam used two replacement cards at the start of the second half. Excluding Cho Sang-joon and Song Hong-min, Kim Hyung-won and Seol Hyun-jin were added. Gyeongnam's offensive continued. In the fifth minute of the second half, Lee Jong-eon broke through and attempted a mid-range shot. It came up. In the seventh minute, Park Min-seo headed a cross that Lee Min-ki put up from the left. It came up again this time.

Jeonnam changed two players for nine minutes. Excluding Lee Seok-hyun and Montano, Cho Jae-hoon and Valdivia were added. In the 13th minute, Arabuli connected the ball cleared by the opponent's defense with a left-footed shot, but it missed. Jeonnam also fought back. In the 14th minute, Cho Jae-hoon attempted a chip shot after peeling off the defense with his cool footwork. He was blocked by the goalkeeper. Jeonnam put Shin Il-soo and Park Tae-yong without Hong Seok-hyun and Lim Chan-ul in the 14th minute.

Gyeongnam strengthened its attack by adding Yoon Joo-tae instead of Lee Jong-eon in the 17th minute. Yoon Joo-tae did not try to shoot as soon as he entered, but slightly crossed the net. Gyeongnam took several chances with a quick counterattack. In the 24th minute, Gyeongnam attempted a powerful right-footed shot after the counterattack. I hit the side post.

Gyeongnam found a clue to the chase. In the 26th minute set piece situation, Lee Kang-hee had a chance. Lee Kang-hee's shot flowed to Aravuli, who scored with a calm shot. Gyeongnam went all out for the equalizer. However, Jeollanam-do ran away one more step. 33 min Valdivia chested a cross from the left. He scored his fourth goal with a calm turning shot.

This goal ended the game. Gyeongnam did its best to make a comeback goal, but Jeonnam's goal was not opened. Aravoli connected the cross from the right side with a sensational volley shot in extra time, but it was a pity that the goalkeeper was blocked. In the end, the game ended with a 4-2 victory for Jeonnam.

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