'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1

Nov 03, 2024

'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association



'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
The future of Daegu FC is still unclear. Jeju United have confirmed that they will stay in the K League 1.

Daegu FC drew 2-2 against Jeju United at DGB Daegu Bank Park on the 3rd in the home game of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024'. Daegu (40 points) failed to win three consecutive games. It remained in the 10th place. Jeju (48 points) had four undefeated matches. Regardless of the results of the remaining games, he has confirmed that he will stay in the K League 1 next season. The stadium was filled with 11,940 people. The game was held in the crowd.

'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Daegu utilized a 3-4-3 tactic. With Kim Young-joon at the center, Basselus and Park Se-jin led the attack. Hong Chul, Yoshino, Hwang Jae-won and Jang Sung-won coordinated the midfield. Ko Myung-seok, Kaio and Park Jin-young were in charge of defense. Choi Young-eun defended the goal.



Jeju was a 4-4-2 formation. Yuri and Nam Tae-hee formed a two-top. Seo Jin-soo Han Jong-moo Kim Gun-woong and Gallego helped from behind. Lee Joo-yong, Song Joo-hoon, Lim Chae-min, and Ahn Tae-hyun were located in Four Back. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Ahn Chan-ki.

'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'Home Team' Daegu needed a victory to survive. Daegu had 9 wins, 12 draws and 14 losses (39 points) in the previous 35 games. Ranked 10th out of 12 teams. This season, the 10th to 11th places in the K League will head to the promotion and playoff (PO) stage. The lowest rank in the K League 1 will be demoted to the K League 2 (second division) stage next season.



A variable has occurred. 'Ace'Shesingya is out injured. Cesinha scored 11 goals and 8 assists in 30 league games this season. However, Cesinha injured his rib in the previous match against Daejeon Hana Citizen. The game was completely excluded on the day.

'Original Team' Jeju was confirmed to remain in the K League 1 next season even if it accumulated one point on the day. Jeju coach Kim Hak-beom, who is about to face a showdown, said "The most difficult game is that you can just draw." I didn't even think about it. The game is going to be normal."



'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
The game has begun. Jeju aimed for Daegu's goal with Gallego's shot in the 6th minute of the first half. Daegu simply got over the crisis with 'Manhattan Defense'. Daegu swallowed its regret in the 25th minute of the first half when Hwang Jae-won's shot bounced off the opponent's goal post. Two minutes later, Jeju countered with Gallego's counterattack.

Daegu launched a winning move at a relatively early time. I used a replacement card in the 31st minute of the first half. Edgar was put in place of Kim Young-joon. He actively utilized the tall lineup leading to Edgar in the front line, Basselus in the midfield and Cao in the last.

Daegu scored the first goal in a tight match. Basselus scored in the 40th minute of the first half. In a competitive situation, Kaio defended the ball, and Vaselus calmly completed the score through Yoshino. Daegu closed the first half with a 1-0 lead.

'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
At the beginning of the second half, both teams took out replacement cards. Daegu added politicians instead of Park Se-jin. Jeju took out Seo Jin-soo of Han Jong-mu and put Lee Jeol-ro and Kim Joo-gong.

Jeju worked immediately after the replacement. Kim Joo-gong's equalizer came out in the 7th minute of the second half. It was a score made by tenacity. Yuri and Kim Joo-gong shot consecutively, but were blocked by Daegu's hand-to-hand defense. However, Kim Joo-gong scored an equalizer through another shot. The game was 1-1 and back to square one.

Daegu immediately fought back. In the 12th minute of the second half, Jang Sung-won scored Hong Chul's cross with a header. Daegu regained the lead by 2-1.

'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
'19.4 million won spectators' Daegu FC's future uncertain, 2-2 draw with Jeju United confirmed to remain in Jeju K League 1
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
There was a fierce chase. The two teams did not spare their shots. For Daegu, there was also a dizzying scene. In the 26th minute of the second half, goalkeeper Choi Young-eun slipped during a goal kick. Jeju Yuri rushed to attack this. Daegu managed to prevent three defenders rushing in.

Jeju once again made a replacement. Instead of Gallego, Kim Tae-hwan went in. Daegu also made a change by adding Go Jae-hyun instead of Jang Sung-won. The game was tight. Jeju added Kaina instead of Lee Ju-yong in the 40th minute of the second half to set up a winning move.

The game wasn't over until the end. Jeju Kim Joo-gong scored a dramatic equalizer in the 43rd minute of the second half. Opponent goalkeeper Choi Young-eun tried to punch, but couldn't block it. The game was 2–2, back to square one. Both teams pulled out their final cards for the winning goal. Daegu put Kim Jin-hyuk and Lee Chan-dong without Vasellus and Yoshino. In Jeju, Hong Jae-seok was included instead of Nam Tae-hee.



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