Pohang Steelers defeated Suwon FC with numerical superiority.
Pohang defeated Suwon FC 2-1 with Go Young-jun and Jung Jae-hee’s consecutive goals in the Hana One Q K League 1 2023 round 2 away match held at Suwon Sports Complex at 2:00 pm on the 4th.
Pohang (6 points), which continued its two-game winning streak after the opening, maintained its first place. He also showed off his firepower by scoring 5 goals in 2 matches. On the other hand, Suwon FC (1 point) postponed their first win amid bad news from Lee Seung-woo’s exit.토토사이트
The home team, Suwon FC, took the 4-3-3 format. With Lee Seung-woo as the axis, Lee Dae-gwang and Lee Kwang-hyuk led the attack. Jang Jae-yong, Yoon Bit-garam, and Park Ju-ho protected the midfield, while Park Cheol-woo, Jackson, Lee Jae-seong, and Lee Yong formed the defense. Goalkeeper gloves were worn by Lee Beom-young.
The visiting team, Pohang, faced off with a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jeka was at the forefront, and Baek Seong-dong, Ko Young-jun, and Jung Jae-hee applied. Kim Jong-woo and Oberdan protected the midfield. Shim Sang-min, Park Chan-yong, Ha Chang-rae, and Park Seung-wook formed the back four, and Hwang In-jae guarded the goal.
The opening was Pohang. In the 9th minute of the first half, Go Young-Jun broke down the side. After advancing on the line, he aimed for the goal, but was blocked by a save. The regret was short-lived. In the 19th minute of the first half, Shim Sang-min’s cross was headed by Baek Seong-dong. Go Young-jun, who was between the defenders, split the net. After video review (VAR), it was recognized as a score.
Pohang’s offensive continued. In the 22nd minute of the first half, Jackson failed to properly handle the ball. Go Yeong-Jun dragged it and confronted the goalkeeper. However, the shooting accuracy was poor.
Pohang took a step further. In the 32nd minute of the first half, Jeka held out and kept possession. He then sent an exquisite penetrating pass. Jung Jae-hee, the opposing defender, and the goalkeeper competed and the ball flowed as it was. Jung Jae-hee pushed it into the empty goal post.
Suwon FC, which had been lethargic, reorganized their battle lines. With the start of the second half, the pursuit was announced. In the 2nd minute of the second half, Lee Kwang-hyeok’s cross was finished by Murillo with a diving header. It was Suwon FC’s first goal this season.
As the gap was narrowed, the atmosphere of the game became more heated. Suwon FC took the initiative and knocked on the Pohang goal. We had many attacking opportunities, but we couldn’t cross the last threshold. Both teams looked for one more goal. Suwon FC put in Kim Kyu-hyung and Hwang Soon-min. Pohang counterattacked with Lee Ho-jae and Kim In-seong.
Suwon FC had a golden opportunity. In the 32nd minute of the second half, Lee Kwang-hyeok broke the side and raised a cross. What the opponent’s defense cleared, Shinsegae connected with a shot. But it veered slightly to the side. There are also variables. Through the VAR, Lee Seung-woo’s actions during the preceding attack were judged to be sent off.
Pohang, which added numerical superiority, aimed for an additional goal. In the 41st minute of the second half, Kim In-seong started a counterattack. He even connected the shot, but came out after hitting the goalkeeper and the post.
No further goals were scored after that. Pohang succeeded in winning streak by blocking Suwon FC’s last-minute offensive.