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Konkuk University has regained the top in 20 years.
Konkuk University, led by head coach Lee Sung-hwan, won 3-1 in the 61st Chungye University Football Federation final against Chung-Ang University at Tongyeong Public Stadium in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do on the 2nd. Konkuk University took the throne for the seventh time in 20 years since 2005.
The 'traditional powerhouse' clashed. Chung-Ang University is the first champion of the 1965 event. He won two consecutive championships in 1965 and 1966. He won three times in the 1980s and 1990s. Konkuk University reigned supreme from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, winning six times. In particular, the two teams competed for the championship alternately in the mid-1980s. Konkuk University won in 1986 and 1988. In 1987, Chung-Ang University ascended to the throne. However, neither team could continue their seniors' light any longer. Konkuk University reached the final for the first time since runner-up in 2017 and Chung-Ang University in 2019.
Konkuk University started the race in Group 5. He overpowered Yeonseongdae 3-0 but slowed down by a 1-1 draw with Ulsan University. He beat Hanyang University 2-1 and joined the tournament in second place in Group 5. They tied Dankook 0-0 in the round of 16, but won 5-0 in the shootout. They beat Chosun University 2-0 in the quarterfinals. In the semifinals, Sungsil University and Soongsil University were 1 to 1 to decide the winner. We won the penalty shootout 5-4.
Chung-Ang University passed the group stage with the first place in Group 4. They caught Kyungil University (3-0 wins), Cyber University of Foreign Studies (5-0 wins), and Kim Cheon-dae (4-1 wins). They beat Dongmyeong University 1-0 in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, they clashed with Yongin University, but they couldn't decide the superiority and inferiority by one to one. We won the penalty shootout 4-2. In the semi-finals, he was defeated by Sunmoon University. In the semifinals, they also drew 1-1 and laughed 4-2 in the penalty shootout.
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The last game. The Konkuk University took the lead. In the fifth minute of the first half, Han Seung-yong aimed for the opponent's goal with a surprise mid-range shot. Chung-Ang University penetrated the opponent's gate and sought a counterattack. But the score didn't come out easily. In the meantime, Konkuk University boosted the atmosphere with Kim Gun-nam and Jin-san shooting a series of mid-range shots. In particular, Konkuk University created a decisive opportunity in the 40th minute of the first half. Kim Gun-nam caught Yoo Jae-joon's cross to the other side and connected it with a shot. However, he was blocked by Chung-Ang University's goalkeeper. The first half ended 0-0.
In the fourth minute of the second half, Konkuk University made another good scene. Kim Gun-nam shot through the opponent's defense. But his shot slightly missed the center goal. The Central University also fought back. He used Kim Do-yeon to shake the opponent's side. However, he failed to score.
Konkuk University faced injury variables in the 18th minute of the second half. Son David injured his ankle in the process of blocking the opponent's striker. Konkuk University replaced Son Da-wit and Kim Gun-nam with Chun Jin-bin and Kim Hyun-sung. Chung-Ang University also used its first replacement card. Instead of Kim Da-hyun and Kim Min-sung, Choi Kang-min and Kim Soo-min were added in turn.
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There was a war of words. Konkuk University left a regret as Yoo Jae-joon's shot went straight to the opponent's goalkeeper. Chung-Ang University created opportunities through set-piece situations, but it did not lead to scoring. Konkuk University laughed from the back. Konkuk University took a 1-0 lead with Kim Min-gyeom's score in the 42nd minute of the second half. Kim Min-gyeom caused a mistake in the opponent's defense and physical fight with Jang Jae-kwan. Without missing the gap, he made a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper to score.
The game wasn't over until the end. In the extra time of the second half, Chung-Ang University tied the game. Jang Jae-kwan's powerful shot made it 1-1 in the mixed game of the gate, which was made into a free kick situation. Jang Jae-kwan completed a score that relieved the burden of the first goal mistake.
The game led to extra time. Chung-Ang University, which survived at the end of the second half, led the attack. But there was no score. Konkuk University added Cha Hyun-bin and Lee Dong-hyun instead of Cha Min-ho and Shin Seung-ho at the beginning of the second half of the extra period. In the 8th minute of the second half of extra time, Konkuk University attempted a sharp shot by Cha Hyun-bin in a counterattack. However, it slightly missed the top of Chung-Ang University's goal post. It was Konkuk University that laughed at the end. In the set piece situation, Han Seung-yong's header goal came out. Konkuk University, which was in the mood, even tied Kim Seul-chan's net goal to end the victory.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
