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Jeonju University won the Spring Festival for the first time since its foundation.
Jeonju University, led by head coach Chung Jin-hyuk, won 1-0 in the final match of the 61st Chungye University Football Federation match against Incheon National University at Tongyeong Public Stadium in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do on the 1st. Jeonju University won the Spring Festival for the first time since its foundation in 1985. On the other hand, Incheon National University sought to regain the top spot for the first time in 34 years, but failed to cross the last gate.
Jeonju University started the tournament in Group 3. Yonsei University (4-0 wins), Dongkuk University (4-2 wins) and Cheongwoon University (3-0 wins) in a row and advanced to the tournament as No. 1 in the group. In the round of 16, Sekyeong University was defeated 2-1. In the quarterfinals, the team had a close game against Korea University in the shootout. The two teams were one-on-one. Won the penalty shootout 8-7. In the semifinals, they defeated Cheongju University 1-0 to reach the final stage.
Incheon National University raced in Group 6. It won three consecutive games, beating Daeshin University (7-0), Sekyung University (5-0) and Nambu University (5-1). He beat Ajou University 4-1 in the round of 16, Daegu University 3-1 in the quarterfinals, and Yonsei University 1-0 in the semifinals to the final.
Both teams were desperate. Jeonju University tried to win for the first time ever. Jeonju National University's best record was runner-up in the Tongyeong season in 2021. Incheon National University is taking the throne for the first time in 34 years. Incheon National University won the championship in 1984 (co-win with Hanyang University) and 1991. However, he did not even make it to the final stage after finishing runner-up in 2001.
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The game has begun. Incheon National University led the game. Starting with Kim Tae-jin's surprise shot in the third minute of the first half, Park Ja-min and Park Chan-min launched a series of attacks. Jeonju University fought back after blocking the opponent's attack. Kim Ji-soo's shot in the 23rd minute of the first half aimed at the opponent's goal. There was a close race. Incheon National University had a strong shot by Shin Dong-hoon in the 41st minute of the first half, but was blocked by Jeonju National University's goalkeeper. The first half ended 0-0.
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A variable occurred in the second half. It started to rain. The players went into a right-handed blood fight. Incheon National University took a decisive opportunity early in the second half. I got a free kick opportunity in a good position with an opponent foul. However, Incheon National University's shot bounced off the opponent's defense wall. Jeonju University, which overcame the crisis, immediately fought back. Jang Hyun-soo's strong mid-range shot came out in the 8th minute of the second half of the counterattack. Jeonju University took a 1-0 lead.
In a hurry, Incheon National University prepared a counterattack by using a replacement card. In the 20th minute of the second half, Shin Dong-hoon and Park Chan-min were excluded and Cho Han-seo and Cho Hyun-soo were added. However, he couldn't stop Jeonju's momentum. Jeonju University, in the mood, attempted a series of shots and aimed for Incheon University's goal. In the 30th minute of the second half, Kang Min-soo dug into the opponent's back space and created a decisive opportunity. However, he bowed his head as his shot missed.
Incheon National University has also created opportunities in succession. However, Incheon National University's attack lacked detail. There was a lack of finishing in the final third area. Incheon National University, which is trying to chase, and Jeonju National University, which is trying to protect, alternately used replacement cards to make changes. Both teams played a game by putting tall defenders as center forwards. Both teams were aggressive in attack, but none of them scored. Jeonju University won the championship by maintaining a one-goal lead until the end.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
