'Kim Shin-jin's debut goal + Byun Kyung-joon's 1 goal - 2 assists' E-Land won 3-0 against Gyeongnam...Foundation's 2nd PO line confirmed + secured at least 3rd place 'Dan's best performance'
Nov 03, 2024
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E-Land won 3-0 against Gyeongnam FC at Changwon Football Center on the 3rd with the strong performance of Byun Kyung-joon, who scored one goal and two assists in the 38th round of the 「Hana Bank K League 2 2024」. E-Land, which won two consecutive games and added three points, jumped to second place with 58 points, beating Asan, South Chungcheong Province (57 points). E-Land confirmed at least third place regardless of the outcome of the remaining one game, as well as qualifying for the playoffs. It is the first time in 10 years that E-Land has reached the playoffs since 2015, the first season of its foundation. E-Land ranked at least third, becoming the highest since its foundation. E-Land's 17 wins this season are tied with the club's most wins recorded in 2016.
On the other hand, South Gyeongsang Province suffered in its final home game of the season. South Gyeongsang Province confirmed its 12th place with a loss on the day.
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Provisional coach Kwon Woo-kyung said, `It may not be an easy game, but wouldn't The E-Land be more urgent. If we score first, the opponent will be more and more urgent. We have prepared players who can threaten the opponent in terms of speed."
E-Land goes all out. He put forward the same lineup as the match against Seongnam during the week, which won 1-0. With Jung Jae-min as the axis, Byun Kyung-joon and Cho Young-kwang stood on the left and right. Park Min-seo and Kwang-hoon were in the left and right wingbacks, and Seo Jae-min and Kazuki were in the midfield. The three-back was achieved by Kim Oh-kyu, Baek Ji-woong, and Kim Min-gyu. Moon Jung-in wears goalkeeper gloves. Kim Shin-jin, Montagno, and Bruno Silva started on the bench.
Coach Kim, whom we met before the game, said, `The goal is second place. If you win today and win the rest of the game, it's confirmed, but today's victory is important anyway. If you don't win today, it's complicated. I think we should focus on winning both games."
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E-Land's attacks followed. In the 20th minute, Park Min-seo's ball from the left hit Jung Jae-min's head. But it was weak. The goalkeeper caught it easily.
Gyeongnam, which has overcome the crisis, has begun to gain strength. In the 29th minute, Saraiva cut off the ball and launched a counterattack. In the process of breaking through, he tripped over. In a good position, Saraiva's low free-kick hit the wall and weakened. In the 32nd minute, Aravuli had a chance to face the goalkeeper. Goalkeeper Moon Jung-in blocked it well. But it was offside.
36 min Gyeongnam made a good shot. In a corner kick situation, Kim Jin-rae arced the ball and connected it with a powerful left-footed shot. The goalkeeper made a good save. A minute later, Sarabia broke through the right and gave it away. Lee Min-hyuk hit the center and shot his left foot. Slightly missed the crossbar.
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South Gyeongsang Province also faced off. In the 41st minute, Fonseca broke through in the box and fired a right footed shot. He headed in front of the goalkeeper.
43 min E-Land had the best chance of the first half. Byun Kyung-joon scored a sharp cross from the right. Jung Jae-min jumped in and connected with a header. Goalkeeper Kim Min-joon saved it nicely. In the 45th minute, an early cross by Kwang-hoon from the right was done to Jung Jae-min, who was jumping in. However, it didn't touch properly, and it didn't lead to the finish.
In the end, the first half ended 0-0.
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11 min Eland wrote two replacement cards. Except for Jung Jae-min and Kim Oh-kyu, Kim Shin-jin and Lee In-jae were added. The replacement immediately paid off. In the 12th minute, Byun Kyung-joon won after a strong physical fight and pierced the right side. He sent the ball to the center without delay, and Kim Shin-jin shook Gyeongnam's net with a powerful right footed shot. It was Kim Shin-jin's first goal after coming on loan to E-Land.
19 min Eland scored an extra goal. Kazuki's exquisite pass connected to Bruno Silva, who was digging in to the left. Bruno Silva broke through and sent a sensational pass to the center, which connected to Byun Kyung-joon. Byun Kyung-joon calmly pushed it in. It was his second consecutive goal and his first double-digit score in his career. 10th goal. E-Land took out Kazuki and put in Park Chang-hwan in the 20th minute.
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28 min Gyeongnam took out two replacement cards. Park Won-jae and Kim Hyung-jin were excluded and cosmic rays were added. 32 min E-Land sealed it. Byun Kyung-joon broke through the right and sent a low and fast cross. Bruno Silva finished by jumping in. Bruno Silva, who returned from injury, scored a goal for the first time in five months since the match against Gyeongnam on June 1.
Coach Kim put in Montagno in the 34th minute without Bruno Silva. South Gyeongsang Province also fought back. In the 40th minute, a cross from the right was connected to Lee Si-heon. The sliding shot went over the post. 41 min Byeon Kyung-joon shook Gyeongnam's net once again, but the referee declared a foul.
Gyeongnam went on a last-minute offensive. But E-Land's defensive wall was thick. In the end, E-Land won a 3-0 victory.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
