'The Fifth Star + Win K League 1 for 3 consecutive years' Ulsan tries to win early against Gangwon tomorrow (1st)
Oct 31, 2024
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Ulsan will play the third round of the final round of the 「Hana Bank K League 1 2024」 at 7:30 p.m. on November 1st at Ulsan Stadium. Ulsan, which has played 35 games, is leading the way with 19 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses and 65 points. Second place Gangwon (61 points) and 'Real Final' will be held.
If Ulsan wins against Gangwon, it will be able to wear its fifth star in its career with a victory for three consecutive years regardless of the results of the remaining two games.
The crisis is at its best. Ulsan maintained its lead with a 2-0 complete victory over the Pohang Steelers on the 27th. A day earlier, Gangwon won 1-0 over Gimcheon Sangmu and was once chased by one point. Unshakable, he overpowered Pohang with his own soccer and colored the east coast blue.
Ulsan, which had eight undefeated matches (6 wins and 2 draws) in the league, earned a lot of gains against Pohang. Ko Seung-beom scored the first goal by connecting Rubik's cross with a tenacious shot from the gate. He, who reported his Ulsan debut goal with an exquisite free-kick goal in an away match in Pohang on June 30, drove the team's victory by opening a goal in the enemy territory.
Ulsan's flagship striker Joo Min-gyu was also finally revived. In the 19th minute of the second half, he focused on Bojanic's pass at the opponent's gate with a simple touch followed by a shot. It was the first score in 106 days since the match against FC Seoul on July 13.
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It's a battle between a spear and a shield. Ulsan has been undefeated in the last eight games, and has been scoreless for six games except for a 5-on-4 slugfest against Pohang on August 31 and a 2-on-1 match against Gimcheon on October 6. He currently ranks first in the league with 36 runs in 35 games. In the 35th round with Pohang, defense centered on Kim Young-kwon and Kim Ki-hee added stability.
Cho Hyun-woo's performance as a 'strong MVP candidate' was by far outstanding. He saved five effective shots against Pohang. He is proving to be the best goalkeeper in the K-League with 36 runs and 14 clean sheets in 35 league games.
Ulsan is expected to add sharpness again as the resident regulation exploded. He scored 55 goals in 35 games, ranking second in his team's score after Gangwon (60 goals and 50 goals lost). If Yago's performance to welcome his home team, including Joo Min-kyu, is added, Ulsan's firepower is expected to double.
In Gangwon Province, young bloods are remarkable. Newcomer Yang Min-hyuk, who is heading to Tottenham after this season, scored the winning goal in the previous game. Lee Sang-heon, a native of Ulsan Youth Hyundai High School, is also on alert. Ulsan needs a stronger defense than ever.
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It is also noteworthy that Rubik'sson, who recently returned from injury, is in good condition and has recorded help in the game that he beat Gangwon twice. He has an overwhelming advantage with 8 wins and 2 losses in the last 10 games and 28 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in his career.
Never let your guard down. Only when the league's early victory is confirmed can it focus on the upcoming Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) league stage reversal and the Korea Cup final (November 30).
Coach Kim Pan-gon said, `We should be determined to win all games rather than think it's the last match against Kangwon. It's home, so you have to win. You don't have to bear the burden yourself. We will produce good results thanks to the fans' support."
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