Some shed “cheers” and others shed “tears.” It was the same for everyone to be thrilled, except for the way in which FC Anyang was promoted to the “first” club.
At Bucheon Stadium on Sunday, FC Anyang had the opportunity to confirm its promotion just by a tie with Bucheon FC in the 38th round of the “Hana Bank K League 1 2024.” As the team lost the victory it lost in the 37th round match against the Jeonnam Dragons (1-1 draw), it was decided to confirm its promotion on the day. “I couldn’t sleep well. It is most difficult to draw in soccer,” coach Yoo Byung-hoon said, renewing his commitment to win the match.
The away fans’ seats were turned purple. Six away buses carried Anyang fans. Some 1,500 fans made reservations for the tour, and some 1,700 fans filled the seats if on-site buyers are included. Coincidentally, Bucheon has closed its home game fans’ seats for this season due to the dumping of foreign substances. Anyang’s cheering sound was even louder.
Anyang had been knocking on Bucheon all along, but failed to score a goal. However, the team did not yield a threatening scene to Bucheon. 90 minutes later, the closing whistle blew, and Anyang won the K League 2 title and promotion for the first time since its foundation in 2013.
Coach Yoo, the coaching staff and the players celebrated their promotion. They cheered and shared their joy while hugging each other. Fans shed tears all over the away fans’ seats. They shouted “Hurrah for Anyang promotion” instead of “Hurrah for Anyang.” Several players and the coaching staff also shed tears. The club even held up placards that said, “Fans who should be in the first division.” 토토사이트
Anyang Mayor Choi Dae-ho arrived at the stadium a little late, but at half-time, he greeted the fans in person to the away spectators’ seats. After Choi was confirmed for promotion, he shook hands with the players and hugged them. Lee Chang-yong, the captain of the team who is recovering from an injury, also appeared with his family in plain clothes. After watching the game from the stands, Lee went down to the stadium and shared his joy with his teammates and fans.
The highlight of the day was Anyang, not Bucheon. After the game, the Anyang fans quickly organized it and headed to Anyang Sports Complex, their home stadium. They welcomed the players at Anyang Sports Complex. Moreover, they burst the “red flame” that was allowed here and paraded. All the players also joined the parade.
Coach Yoo Byung-hoon said, “I am honored to be with Anyang’s history. I think Anyang is now because many fans have dedicated their youth to it. I am grateful to be able to return my youth even a little, not all. I dedicate this promotion to stupid guys who cannot live without Anyang,” he said through the lyrics of Anyang’s cheering song.