Seoul crushes Anyang 7-0, season-high haul
FC Seoul routed local rival FC Anyang 7-0 in the ‘hometown derby’ at Anyang Sports Complex on August 22. Jeong Seung-won scored twice and set up another goal, and Seoul poured in five goals before halftime – the first time since the league adopted its current format in 2013 that a team has scored five in a single first half. It was Seoul’s biggest win since a 7-2 victory over Suwon FC in July 2023. The result lifted Seoul to 15 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses (50 points), the first club to reach the 50-point mark this season, extending its hold on first place.
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Jeonbuk downs Ulsan in ‘Hyundai derby’
Jeonbuk Hyundai beat Ulsan HD 1-0 in the ‘Hyundai derby’ at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on August 22. Jeonbuk, winless in three straight matches across the league and the Korea Cup, broke through when Motta headed home a cross from Lee Dong-jun for the winner – his first goal since a match against Anyang back on March 18. The win moved Jeonbuk to 10 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses (37 points), level on points with second-place Ulsan and up to third overall, giving the club a much-needed rivalry win to build on.
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Promoted Bucheon wins back-to-back
Newly promoted Bucheon FC 1995 beat Pohang Steelers 3-0 at home on August 22, picking up its first back-to-back win since joining K League 1. Gallego opened the scoring in the 15th minute and Gabriel doubled the lead in the 31st, before Kim Sang-jun sealed it with a goal in second-half stoppage time. The win was another sign that the promoted side is finding its footing in its debut top-flight season.
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