'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'

Aug 24, 2024

'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
The K League 1 ranking table is fluctuating. I cry and laugh at three points.

On the 24th, a showdown of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024' was held at three stadiums nationwide. The most eye-catching was the clash between FC Seoul and Gangwon FC. The two teams have recently boasted the fiercest momentum in the K-League.

Director Kim Ki-dong's Seoul laughed. FC Seoul won 2-0 at home against Gangwon at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 24th. Seoul has won five consecutive games for the first time in eight years since 2016. In addition, he continued his record of six undefeated games (4 wins and 2 draws) against Gangwon. Seoul (13 wins, six draws and nine losses) jumped from sixth to third. On the other hand, Gangwon (50 points) ended its winning streak at '4'.

The stadium was filled with 34,086 spectators. It received that much hot attention. The owner of the first goal was Seoul. Lee Seung-mo's toes flashed in the 31st minute of the first half when the game was 0-0. Lee Seung-mo received the ball given by Kang Joo-hyuk and shook Gangwon's net with a powerful right-footed shot. Seoul, which was in the mood, even scored Lingard's additional goal in the 40th minute of the first half. Gangwon knocked on Seoul's goal until the end, but they couldn't open it in the end. Seoul ended its five-game winning streak at home.

'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Unlike advanced Seoul, the Pohang Steelers, which once ranked first, lost their momentum. Pohang bowed its head 1-2 against Daegu FC at Pohang Steelyard. It has lost four consecutive league games. Daegu, on the other hand, has been revived. Daegu (30 points) jumped to ninth place with two consecutive wins.

Daegu completed Cesinha's cross in the extra time of the first half with a header goal by Cao. Daegu widened the score gap by tying Hwang Jae-won's wonder goal in the fourth minute of the second half.

Pohang did not back down. Baek Sung-dong scored in the 26th minute of the second half. Baek Sung-dong received Lee Tae-seok's pass and shook the Daegu net with his right foot through the final defense line. In the 36th minute of the second half, Baek Sung-dong tripped over the opponent's defense in the penalty area. The referee immediately declared a penalty. However, VAR canceled the penalty kick. Pohang has been mired in a four-game losing streak at home.

'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'FC Seoul of Advance → Halt Pohang' Unknown Top Rank, Daegu X Jeonbuk'Vertical Jump' Shaking Bottom Rankings'
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Competition in the lower ranks is as fierce as the fluctuation of the top ranks. Jeonbuk Hyundai caught Incheon United and jumped to 10th place. Kim Jin-kyu scored Hernandez's pass in the 7th minute of the first half for Jeonbuk. Incheon scored Kim Gun-hee's header goal in the 41st minute of the second half in a free kick situation, but it was canceled because it was ruled offside. Jeonbuk has risen vertically from 12th to 10th. Incheon, on the other hand, fell to 11th place. Reporter Kim Autumn epi17@sportschosun.com



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