The Gyeongin Derby, a professional soccer K League 1 match that drew a record 51,670 fans, the most for a single match since the relegation system, failed to produce a winner.
FC Seoul and Incheon United played to a scoreless 0-0 draw in the second round of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024, which kicked off at 4 p.m. on Tuesday at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
Seoul, who lost 0-2 away to Gwangju FC in the opening round of the competition on Feb. 2, were looking for their first win in their home opener but had to settle for a draw. They have a record of 1-1-1 (W-1-D-2).
Incheon, who lost 0-1 at home to Suwon FC in the first round, also missed out on their first win of the season. They also drew 1-1 (W-1 D-1 L-1 G-1).
Kim Ki-Dong’s Seoul started with Ilyuchenko up front,
With Kim Sang-hyeop and Kang Sang-woo, who recently returned from a stint in China, in a trio. Palosevic, Ki Sung-yong, and Shigehiro occupied the midfield, while Lee Tae-seok, Kim Joo-sung, Kwon Wan-kyu, and Park Dong-jin guarded the back four. 안전놀이터 Choi Chul-won wore the goalkeeping gloves.
English Premier League (EPL) midfielder Jesse Lingard, who made his debut as a substitute in the first leg against Gwangju, started the match from the bench.
For the visitors, Cho Sung-hwan’s Incheon lined up with Mugosa, Park Seung-ho, and Kim Sung-min in a triangle formation, while Jung Dong-yoon, Mpoku, Lee Myung-joo, and Hong Si-hoo lined up in midfield. The three backs were Oh Ban-seok, Yonichi, and Kim Yeon-soo, with Lee Bum-soo in goal.
The first half was a tense affair. Seoul dominated possession, but couldn’t easily break through Incheon’s defense.
In fact, a few of Incheon’s counterattacks left the back door open.
With the game unraveling, Kim Ki-dong brought on Japanese midfielder Shigehiro in the 30th minute of the first half, earlier than expected, to replace Lingard.
Lingard, who came on in the 31st minute of the second half in his debut against Gwangju, was given more time than before.
Lingard created Seoul’s first scoring chance just four minutes into the match. He played a neat penetrating pass from just outside the opposition penalty box, and the onrushing Kang Sang-woo fired a right-footed shot that was blocked by the goalkeeper and the defender who came to cover.
With the game still not easily balanced in the second half, both teams made changes through substitutions.
Seoul brought on Kang Sung-jin, Kim Shin-jin, and Choi Jun in addition to Cho Young-wook to revitalize the team. Incheon responded by bringing on Jerso and Chun Sung-hoon.
Seoul had a counterattack opportunity in the 38th minute when Lingard connected with a pass from Kang Sung-jin with a right-footed shot from just inside the opponent’s penalty box, but it went well over the crossbar.
Incheon also struggled to find the back of the net, with Gerso’s mid-range shot bouncing off the Seoul defense.
In the end, the first derby of the season ended in a goalless draw as both teams failed to find the back of the net.
Lingard made his home debut and 51,670 fans were in attendance at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
It was the largest crowd for a K League 1 home opener since the 2013 promotion system, and a new K League 1 single-game attendance record. It is also the largest single-game attendance since the 2018 paid attendance count.
The Gyeongin derby was attended by Hwang Sun-hong, the ‘interim head coach’ of the national soccer team.
At the same time, Jeju United defeated Daejeon Hana Citizen 3-1 at Jeju World Cup Stadium.
After settling for a 1-1 draw in their first match against Gangwon FC on Feb. 2, Jeju (1W, 1D, 4P) changed the tone of their home opener by registering a win.
Newly appointed Jeju head coach Kim registered his first win in two games.
Daejeon failed to find their first win after a series of sloppy plays inside the penalty box. It was a 1-1 draw.
Yuri Jonatan completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, while Jin Sung-wook came on as a second-half substitute and repaid Kim’s faith in him with a goal.
Jeju had the first chance of the match.
They were awarded a penalty kick after video assistant referee (VAR) showed the ball hit Daejeon defender Aaron’s arm inside the penalty box.
Yuri Jonatan calmly converted the penalty in the 38th minute to take the lead. He boldly aimed for the center of the goal and split Daejeon’s net.
In first-half stoppage time, Jeju had one more penalty corner opportunity. Han Jong-moo (Jeju) was fouled by Lee Soon-min (Daejeon) while penetrating inside the penalty box. This time, Yuri Jonatan stepped up to the spot and converted the spot kick.
Jeju went into halftime with a 2-0 lead. 바카라사이트 In the 13th minute of the second half, Jeju made a change by introducing Jin Sung-wook.
Kim’s mercenary move paid off. Six minutes after coming on, Jin capitalized on a counterattack opportunity to score Jeju’s third goal and put a damper on Daejeon’s chances of catching up.
Daejeon pulled one back in the 42nd minute through Hosa, but the game was already in the bag.