We're on the verge of losing 3 times in a row! Pohang leads the season's first scoreless game against Daegu in 00 draw

Mar 01, 2025

We're on the verge of losing 3 times in a row! Pohang leads the season's first scoreless game against Daegu in 00 draw
Photo = Korean Professional Football League



We're on the verge of losing 3 times in a row! Pohang leads the season's first scoreless game against Daegu in 00 draw
Photo = Korean Professional Football League
It was Pohang who smiled at all at the face-off between Daegu FC, which is on the rise, and Pohang Steelers, which are in a slump.

Pohang held a 0-0 draw with Daegu in the third round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' held at Pohang Steelyard on the 1st.

Pohang has slightly reversed the mood by adding one point at a time when it has been sluggish for two consecutive league games. On the other hand, Daegu took the lead with two consecutive wins, but slowed down by failing to secure a victory against Pohang.




The home team Pohang stepped up in a 4-4-2 formation. Lee Ho-jae and Cho Jae-hoon formed a two-top at the front line, while Juningyo, Han Chan-hee, Auberdan and Hong Yoon-sang formed the midfield. Shin Kwang-hoon, Lee Dong-hee, Jeon Min-kwang, and Lee Tae-seok were in the defense. Hwang In-jae defended the goal.

The away team Daegu faced off with a 4-3-3 formation. Park Se-jin, Jung Jae-sang, and Han Jong-moo were in the three-top, and Ramas, Cesinha, and Yoshino worked together in the midfield. Four Bags were built by Jung Woo-jae. Kaio, Park Jin-young, and Hwang Jae-won. Oh Seung-hoon wore goalkeeper gloves.

We're on the verge of losing 3 times in a row! Pohang leads the season's first scoreless game against Daegu in 00 draw
Photo = Korean Professional Football League
Pohang tried to take the lead by attempting a threatening attack against Daegu from the beginning. In the 6th minute of the first half, Juninho advanced to the front of the penalty box arc after breaking directly and attempted a mid-range shot, but was caught in defense. Lee Tae-seok connected the bounced ball again with a shot, but it went off the post. Daegu is not behind either. In the 9th minute of the first half, Jung Woo-jae attempted a mid-range shot after a sudden breakthrough from the left, but it rose above the net.




Pohang has lost a golden opportunity. Cho Jae-hoon, who received Hong Yoon-sang's pass in the 15th minute of the first half, had a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper, but the shot went straight to the goalkeeper and swallowed the disappointment. In the 39th minute of the first half, Lee Tae-seok's cross failed to clear properly and fell into the box. Oberdan tried to finish it off with a shot, but it didn't get caught properly in the foot. The ball rolled into Oh Seung-hoon's arms as it was.

In Daegu, Oh Seung-hoon's good defense saved the team. In the 41st minute of the first half, Hong Yoon-sang, who received a pass from Lee Ho-jae's right side, attempted a low and fast cross toward the players rushing inside. Oh Seung-hoon advanced quickly and blocked it, blocking the crisis that continued to shoot. The first half ended 0-0.

We're on the verge of losing 3 times in a row! Pohang leads the season's first scoreless game against Daegu in 00 draw
Photo = Korean Professional Football League
Pohang shook the net early in the second half, but the score was not recognized. In the 5th minute of the second half, Lee Tae-seok grabbed the ball that fell into the back space of the defense and advanced into the box as it was, cutting Daegu's goal with a powerful left-footed shot. However, Lee Tae-seok's position was pointed out as offside in the previous situation. Pohang continued to look for opportunities. In the 10th minute of the second half, Lee Tae-seok drove the ball directly from the right side and attempted to shoot from the right side of the penalty box arc. He missed the goal line by getting caught in defense.




Pohang continued to maintain its offensive. In the 15th minute of the second half, Juninho advanced to the deep right of the penalty box through the opponent's defense check, but the last shot was high. Giorgi blew a golden opportunity. In the 30th minute of the second half, Jorge caught a long pass that fell into the back space of the defense and faced a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper, but Oh Seung-hoon caught the ball as he did not gain strength in shooting.

Daegu also launched a threatening attack. In the 34th minute of the second half, the attack continued to the right side where Hwang Jae-won was located through Cesinha. Hwang Jae-won scored a sharp cross into the center from far away in the box. The ball flew toward Edgar in front of the gate, but Hwang In-jae caught the ball in a mixed situation and overcame the crisis. In the 38th minute of the second half, Hwang In-jae saved Kwon Tae-young's shot, which received a pass from Cesinha.

In the end, the match ended in a 0-0 draw between the two teams.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.