Could Suwon Samsung, which is moving to the 'Big Bird, hello for a moment', win the last Suwon W match in 2024

Jul 20, 2024

Could Suwon Samsung, which is moving to the 'Big Bird, hello for a moment', win the last Suwon W match in 2024
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Could Suwon Samsung, which is moving to the 'Big Bird, hello for a moment', win the last Suwon W match in 2024
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Will Suwon Samsung be able to laugh at the last 'Big Bird' game in 2024.

Suwon Samsung, led by head coach Byun Sung-hwan, will play a home game against Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 20th.

I'm in a hurry. Suwon had eight wins, five draws and seven losses (29 points) in its opening 20 games. It is ranked 6th. In order to challenge for promotion to the K League 1, it must be ranked at least in fifth place. The semi-playoff between the fourth and fifth places in the K League this year will be held on November 21, and the playoff between the third place and the semi-playoff winning team in the K League will be held on November 24. The elevation playoffs are home-and-away plans that unfolded on Nov. 28 and Dec. 1.

Suwon has had its ups and downs. He was unbeaten in five games in April, but lost all games in May and was shaken. In the process, he broke up with Yeom Ki-hoon, who had led the team. Later, he took over the baton to coach Byun. Suwon had two wins and four losses under Byun. In an away game against Cheonan City FC on the 13th, it was 0-1 and dramatically won 2-1.

The opponent this time is Chungcheongbuk-do Cheongju. It's a special game. Suwon has been using the Suwon World Cup Stadium as its home since 2001. However, after the match, he will briefly leave 'Big Bird' (a nickname for Suwon World Cup Stadium). It's 'Hello for a moment'. This is due to replacement work due to aging ground. As a result, it is impossible to use the stadium 'Big Bird' after the game. Suwon plans to play the rest of the 2024 season at Yongin Mir Stadium.

Suwon won 1-0 in its first match of the season against Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. At that time, Suwon won with Kim Hyun's dramatic winning goal in extra time in the second half.

Could Suwon Samsung, which is moving to the 'Big Bird, hello for a moment', win the last Suwon W match in 2024
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
In this game, we have to deal with the chaotic situation. Suwon's 'Veteran Defender' Lee Ki-je was recently disciplined by the Korea Professional Football Association. During the game, he was fined 1.5 million won for inappropriate words and actions to the referee. "If a coach or player denies the umpire's authority and protests excessively or violently complains about the umpire's decision, he or she may be suspended or fined," the professional soccer federation said.



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