The first round of promotion PO with 7 goals. Chungnam Asan 4-3 Daegu Overpowered after a slugfest

Nov 28, 2024

 The first round of promotion PO with 7 goals. Chungnam Asan 4-3 Daegu Overpowered after a slugfest
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'Challenger' has nothing to lose. Chungnam Asan FC, which went straight to the playoffs with a valuable performance of second place in the K League 2 in the 2024 season, came out bolder and more aggressive.

Daegu FC, which aims to remain in the K League 1, has been defensive. The style of 'post-defense counterattack' was maintained. However, it was unable to withstand the onslaught of South Chungcheong Asan, which was determined to give up everything for its first promotion. Here, in the end, a tipping point occurred. Still, Daegu narrowed the score gap by belatedly fighting.

Chungnam Asan FC, led by head coach Kim Hyun-seok, won the first round of the promotion playoff with its ever-changing pattern play and bold attack. At the Cheonan Stadium on the 28th, he defeated Daegu FC 4-3 after scoring three goals in the first half alone in the first round of the '2024 Hana Bank K-League Promotion Playoff'. As a result, Chungnam Asan FC preempted the advantageous position to be promoted to K League 1 for the first time. If he does not lose by more than two goals in the second round of the promotion and playoffs at Daegu DGB Daegu Bank Park on December 1, he will play in the K League 1 next season.



Daegu, on the other hand, is at a disadvantage for now. However, they lost by one goal, so they can look to come from behind in the second round. Since they lost the first game by one goal, they must win the second game by more than two goals. If you win by one goal, you will be tied to determine your victory or defeat in overtime, and if you don't win here, you will enter a penalty shootout.

 The first round of promotion PO with 7 goals. Chungnam Asan 4-3 Daegu Overpowered after a slugfest
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▶Best Dong-won, Chungnam Asan vs Daegu starting lineup



The head coaches of both teams put their lives on the line in the first game. Daegu FC head coach Park Chang-hyun brought out the starting card of 'Sedga (Sesingya + Edga)' such as the report of Jeon Ga. Coach Park almost went all-in in the first game. Cesinha and Edgar have to solve it anyway."

Daegu operated a 3-4-3 formation. Edgar was put in the center of the front line. Cesinha and Ko Jae-hyun were placed on the left and right sides. The midfield was filled by Hong Chul, Yoshino, Hwang Jae-won, and Jang Sung-won. The three backs are Ko Myung-seok, Cao, and Kim Jin-hyuk. The goal was scored by keeper Oh Seung-hoon. In the event of an emergency, the strategy is to switch to a five-back, thicken the defense, and hit a counterattack. Coach Park asked the players to do what we do better than change" he said.



In response, South Chungcheong Province Asan operated a 4-1-4-1 lineup. It is the preferred lineup of head coach Kim Hyun-seok, who values colorful pattern play. Park Dae-hoon is one-top on the front line. After that, Kang Min-kyu and Juningyo spread their wings, and Kim Seung-ho and Park Se-jik were placed in the center.

Hwang Ki-wook is on the third line. Four backs are Kim Joo-sung, Lee Eun-beom, Choi Hee-won, and Kang Jun-hyuk. The goal was scored by keeper Shin Song-hoon. The key keyword in the Chungnam Asan lineup is 'Inverted Fullback'. Kim Joo-sung and Kang Jun-hyuk are in charge of freely changing positions or hitting forward. The way in which different attack patterns are created. Coach Kim said, `There are few teams in K League 1 that play like this. The opponent may have analyzed it, but it will be a little confusing if you bump into it."

▶ Daegu is confused by the ever-changing attack development of Asan, South Chungcheong Province

Kim's prediction was accurate. Daegu's offensive was briefly sharp at the beginning of the first half, but from 10 minutes later, Chungnam Asan shook Daegu's defense through various players' position changes and side attacks.

A good chance came to Daegu in the fourth minute of the first half. Ko Jae-hyun received a long pass from the back and crossed from the right side of the penalty area to Edgar in the center. Edgar missed the shooting timing because he couldn't control the ball delivered to his feet properly. Five minutes later, Cesinha hit his first shot. He took over the pass from the center and shot from outside the penalty area. The low ball headed straight to goalkeeper Shin Song-hoon in Asan, South Chungcheong Province.

After these two scenes, the initiative was handed over to Asan, Chungcheongnam-do. Chungnam Asan's Inverted Fullback Plan was powerful. In the 11th minute of the first half, Park Dae-hoon's first goal was made like this. Left fullback Kim Joo-sung moved to the center and dribbled himself up. He then passed sharply to Park Dae-hoon, who penetrated from the center of the opponent's camp to the right front. Daegu players failed to properly cope with Kim Joo-sung's forward play. In the end, Park Dae-hoon, who received the ball that Kim Joo-sung comfortably stabbed, scored the first goal from the right side of the penalty area.

Three minutes later, an extra goal was scored. This time, it was a set-piece goal, which is a specialty of Asan, South Chungcheong Province. Left corner kick in the 14th minute of the first half. Kang Min-gyu heads the ball that Kim Seung-ho posted in front of the goal. It was followed by Juningyo in the back. There was no one in front of Juninho. I pushed it lightly with my right foot.

 The first round of promotion PO with 7 goals. Chungnam Asan 4-3 Daegu Overpowered after a slugfest
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The Daegu bench got busy. The 'Sedgar Duo' moved for the comeback goal. However, this time, keeper Shin Song-hoon's amazing defense show continued. Shin Song-hoon blocked Cesinha's strong shot in the 28th minute of the first half and hit Edgar's header with animal reflexes in the 34th minute of the first half. He then blocked Edgar's volley in the 40th minute of the second half. At least two goals were blocked by Shin Song-hoon.

South Chungcheong Asan, encouraged by Shin Song-hoon's performance, scored one more goal. In the 44th minute of the first half, the ball that Kang Min-kyu chased to the end of the goal line and saved was followed by Park Dae-hoon, who stood alone in the box. There was no defense. Park Dae-hoon calmly fired a shot and shook the net.

Trailing 0-3, Daegu barely recovered one goal with Ko Jae-hyun's header goal in the first minute of extra time in the second half.

 The first round of promotion PO with 7 goals. Chungnam Asan 4-3 Daegu Overpowered after a slugfest
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▶ Daegu, which has not given up until the end, maintains hope by reducing the gap between three goals to one goal

Chungnam Asan, led by two goals, continued its offensive in the second half. Coach Kim Hyun-seok put Denison and Ahn Yong-woo in the 15th minute of the second half, excluding Kang Min-kyu and Kim Joo-sung. Daegu also deployed politicians without Hong Cheol. The power was rearranged.

The replacement effect was first made by Asan, South Chungcheong Province. Denison scored in the seventh minute. In the 23rd minute of the second half, the ball taken from the left side of the penalty area was laid low and shot. The ball penetrated the corner of the goal and led to his team's fourth goal. Chungnam Asan made a three-goal lead.

The atmosphere has completely shifted toward Asan, South Chungcheong Province. However, Daegu also fired up its fighting spirit until the end. He continued to attack and eventually recovered one goal in the 45th minute of the second half. Mixed-up situation in Asangol area in Chungcheongnam-do. Cesinha's shot hit Lee Eun-beom and went in. It was recognized as a goal by Cesinha.

Daegu showed the pride of K League 1 until the end. Cesinha's goal finally scored in the fourth minute of extra time in the second half. A shot from the center of the penalty area shook the net and made a one-goal difference. The handball was checked by VAR, but the goal was eventually recognized. This is the moment that predicted a more intense match in the second game.



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