Jeonbuk Hyundai finally reported its first victory in the 2023 season at the Honam Derby.
Jeonbuk Hyundai won 2-0 in the Hana One Q K League 1 2023 3rd round ‘Honam Derby’ against Gwangju FC held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium at 4:30 pm on the 12th. Jeonbuk brought 3 points with their first win of the season and their first home match.
Jeonbuk came out with a 4-4-2 formation. In addition to goalkeeper Jeong Min-ki, the defense consisted of Kim Jin-soo, Jeong Tae-wook, Hong Jeong-ho, and Kim Moon-hwan. Moon Seon-min, Baek Seung-ho, Maeng Seong-woong, and Song Min-gyu were placed in the second line, and Andre Lewis and Cho Kyu-seong sortied in the forefront.
Gwangju also faced off with a 4-4-2 formation. In addition to goalkeeper Kim Kyung-min, Ahn Young-kyu, Timo, Min-ki Lee, and Lee Sang-gi build the defense. Jung Ji-hoon, Park Han-bin, Jung Ho-yeon, and Asani were in charge of the midfield, and Lee Hee-gyun and Heo Yul in the forefront aimed at scoring.
A tense game continued as both teams pressed hard against each other.
Gwangju decided that the game was not going to be solved, but in the 18th minute, U22 resources Heo Yul and Jung Ji-hoon were removed and Thomas and Lee Soon-min were put in to make a difference.
Jeonbuk struggled under the pressure from Gwangju, but aimed for a quick turnaround using Moon Seon-min. In the 36th minute, it seemed to hit, but Moon Seon-min’s pass was caught by goalkeeper Kim Kyung-min instead of Andre’s foot. 먹튀검증
In the 42nd minute, Cho Kyu-Sung succeeded in penetrating from the right and attempted a cutback pass, which Moon Seon-Min penetrated into the center and shot, but hit the side net. The first half ended just like that.
Gwangju took the opportunity first in the second half. In the 4th minute of the second half, Thomas overcame two defenders with an amazing dribble and started a counterattack. He dug all the way to the right of the box and crossed. Asani received the ball again and crossed it, but Lee Hee-kyun’s foot missed.
In the 8th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk removed Andre and replaced Hafa Silva.
In the 11th minute of the second half, Jeonbuk launched a counterattack with Moon Seon-min breaking through after defending a corner kick. Song Min-kyu received the ball inside the opponent’s box, but could not connect the shot.