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Today’s K League 1 News Roundup (August 16)

Kim Dong-hyun’s winner lifts Gangwon past Ulsan

Gangwon FC came from behind to beat Ulsan HD 3-2 on August 16 in an away match at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. With the score tied 2-2, substitute Kim Dong-hyun curled a right-footed strike from distance into the corner in the 37th minute of the second half for the winner. The victory offered a turnaround for Gangwon, who had stumbled through back-to-back league losses and an AFC Champions League defeat, and lifted them from fifth to third in the standings.

Source: Sports Seoul

Bucheon downs ‘nemesis’ Jeonbuk again

Promoted side Bucheon FC 1995 beat Jeonbuk Hyundai 3-2 on August 16 in a home match at Bucheon Stadium. Bucheon struck twice in quick succession through Seong Ye-geon in the 9th minute and Kim Jong-woo in the 14th, then added an insurance goal from Gallego in the 55th minute. Jeonbuk fought back with goals from Choi Woo-jin and Park Ji-soo but couldn’t complete the comeback. The win gave Bucheon a 2-1-0 record against Jeonbuk this season and moved them up the table with 27 points.

Source: Ilgan Sports

Incheon and Gimcheon draw 1-1 after disallowed goal drama

Incheon United and Gimcheon Sangmu drew 1-1 on August 16 at Incheon Football Stadium. Mugosa thought he had opened the scoring from a corner in the second half, but the goal was overturned after a video review for a handball. He made up for it soon after, finishing a pass from Perrier to put Incheon ahead. Gimcheon leveled late through Park Se-jin, who converted a cross from Park Chul-woo. The draw extended both teams’ unbeaten runs to five league matches.

Source: Money Today