'11G Unbeaten End' First Defeat Under the Byeon Sung-hwan System, Suwon Samsung, which has been put to the test, is really starting now → Signaled a change in the lineup

Aug 27, 2024

'11G Unbeaten End' First Defeat Under the Byeon Sung-hwan System, Suwon Samsung, which has been put to the test, is really starting now → Signaled a change in the lineup
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'11G Unbeaten End' First Defeat Under the Byeon Sung-hwan System, Suwon Samsung, which has been put to the test, is really starting now → Signaled a change in the lineup
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Suwon Samsung's unbeaten run came to an end in '11'. He recorded his first painful loss in 12 games after changing to manager Byun Sung-hwan.

Suwon Samsung lost 0-2 to Seoul E-Land in the away game of 'Hana Bank K League 2 2024' on the 25th. The first half drew 0-0 but lost points in succession to Jung Jae-min and Byun Kyung-joon in the second half. Suwon again failed to cross the E-Land wall. Suwon lost its first game 1-2 in March. He took his first loss of the season. In the second game at home in May, they lost 1-3. The aftermath was intense. Suwon failed to raise its head in the face of criticism from fans after losing to E-Land. Eventually, coach Yeom Ki-hoon put down the baton. Suwon also lost its third game against E-Land.

It's a painful defeat. Suwon recorded 11 unbeaten games starting with the match against Busan I'Park (1-1 draw) on June 2. After announcing a new start under coach Byun, he showed off his fierce toes. In particular, he cheered by winning consecutive games against No. 1 FC Anyang (2-1 wins) and No. 2 Jeonnam Dragons (2-1 wins). He sped by narrowing the gap with the front-runners at once.

At the center of the rise was the performance of a new face. Rookie Kim Ji-ho left four goals and two assists in six games in Suwon uniform. emerged as the `Cinderella' of Suwon. Hong Won-jin held the midfield firmly. New foreign players such as Milat, Paulino, and Peter also did their part. However, the seemingly endless unbeaten streak was cut off.

'11G Unbeaten End' First Defeat Under the Byeon Sung-hwan System, Suwon Samsung, which has been put to the test, is really starting now → Signaled a change in the lineup
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Coach Byun's Suwon was put to the test. It is important how quickly and how to overcome the first crisis since taking office.

According to the club, Coach Byun will be a good medicine after the defeat against E-Land. It became a stimulant. I'll prepare well for the next game." Change is foreshadowed. Coach Byun is known to plan to make changes to the starting lineup.



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