Pohang Steelers and Suwon FC shared one point each in the return match.
Pohang drew 1-1 in the 34th round Final A match of “Hana Bank K League 1 2024” at 7:30 p.m. on the 18th at Stillyard in Pohang.
Pohang has a 4-4-2 formation. Yoon Pyeong-guk, Shin Kwang-hoon, Jeon Min-kwang, Lee Kyu-baek, Wandelson, Lee Tae-seok, Han Chan-hee, Auverdan, Hong Yoon-sang, Baek Sung-dong and Jorge started.
Suwon FC also responded with a 4-4-2 formation. Ahn Jun-su-yong, Choi Kyu-baek, Lee Hyun-yong, Park Chul-woo, Kim Joo-yeop, Lee Jae-won, Noh Kyung-ho, Andersson, Jung Seung-won, and Yoon Bit-garam came first.
Suwon FC opened the door first in the 14th minute of the first half. Kim Joo-yeop, who broke down the space behind Pohang’s defense, received a penetration pass and passed it to Andersson. Andersson shook the net with a one-touch shot, but the score was canceled due to the declaration of offside.
Rather, Pohang scored the first goal. After Hong Yoon-sang’s shot was blocked in the 33rd minute of the first half, Wandelson cut off the ball that Suwon FC defender cleared. Wandelson attempted a mid-range shot with his right foot, not his main foot, and Wandelson’s shot was directly inserted into the corner of the goal.
Suwon FC immediately balanced the match. After cutting off Pohang’s attack, Suwon FC launched a quick counterattack. Andersson faced two defenders, but he didn’t lose the ball and gave it to Kim, who calmly pushed it into the net.
After the equalizer, the battle continued. Ahn Jun-su blocked Pohang striker Giorgi’s shot in the 5th minute of the second half, and Suwon FC Choi Kyu-baek’s header shot in the 7th minute of the second half was blocked by Yoon Pyeong-guk. In the end, both teams could no longer open the goal, and the game ended 1-1.
Pohang and Suwon FC had a return match for the first time in the final round in 12 days, but they couldn’t decide again this time. Both teams also tied 1-1 on the 6th. Pohang remained in fourth place with 52 points, and Suwon FC tied fifth place FC Seoul with 50 points. 안전놀이터
The final B group match between Gwangju FC and Daegu FC, which took place on the same day, also ended 1-1. Gwangju led the game by scoring a goal by Byun Jun-su in the 32nd minute of the second half, but was satisfied with earning one point after being hit by an equalizer through Edgar who was substituted in the 39th minute of the second half.
Gwangju remained in seventh place with 44 points. Daegu did not have a chance to open its gap with the relegation zone. With 39 points, Daegu separated the 10th-ranked Jeonbuk Hyundai by two points. If Jeonbuk wins this round, Daegu will fall to 10th place.