For now, FC Anyang took a breather. However, the competition is still fierce.
The 35th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2024 took place over the weekend, and the focus turned to the match between Anyang and Busan I’Park on Tuesday. It was a watershed moment for the leading competition. Attention was drawn to Anyang, the “leading team.” Anyang, which had no losing streak throughout this season, fell into a three-game losing streak. If Anyang lost again this time, it would be tied with the second place finisher. Anyang left a mini field training camp in Boeun, North Chungcheong Province during the break and made all-out efforts to change the mood, but the result was not certain. Its opponent Busan showed significant changes since Cho Seong-hwan took the helm, winning eight games.
The result was a landslide 4-1 victory for Anyang. The team overwhelmed the Busan team by displaying amazing concentration and determination. Having failed to score a single goal during its third consecutive loss, Anyang scored four goals including Yoo Jeong-wan’s multi-goal. “I passed the critical period,” Anyang coach Yoo Byung-hoon also heaved a sigh of relief. Anyang has maintained a point gap with the second-ranked South Chungcheong Province Asan (54 points) with 57 points. Anyang, which had 32 matches, has secured an advantage, as it had one less match than the South Chungcheong Province Asan (33 matches). The victory was encouraging in that it changed the mood.
However, it is premature to feel reassured. South Chungcheong Province Asan and Seoul E-Land, which are competing for the lead, also secured victories on the same day. Chungnam Asan displayed the potential to turn the game from 1-2 to Seongnam FC to 3-2 in away matches. Asan continued its tremendous upward trend, with four wins and one loss in its recent five matches. E-Land also had a complete victory of 3-0 in away matches of Cheonan FC. After failing to score a single goal in the recent two matches, E-Land had three goals during the nine minutes, with Byeon Dong-joon, Montagno and Osmar scoring three goals to add three more points. E-Land, which had 32 matches, ranked third with 52 points. It is a five-point gap with Anyang.
It is not easy for both South Chungcheong Province’s Asan and E-Land, but they are committed to the end. South Chungcheong Province’s Asan, which has continued unexpected performances, is showing even more amazing performances as time goes by, and E-Land, which is seeking promotion in the 10th anniversary of its foundation, is also making all-out efforts. For this reason, Yoo remained vigilant, saying, “I have achieved nothing yet. I will prepare well for the next game to achieve my goal.” 먹튀검증
The battle for the leadership is expected to fluctuate again depending on the result of the showdown between E-Land and South Chungcheong Province Asan, which will take place at Mokdong Stadium on Tuesday. The winning team is expected to form a two-way race with Anyang. If the game ends with a draw, only Anyang will smile. Whoever it is, E-Land or South Chungcheong Province, Anyang is facing difficulties in terms of momentum and power. In the end, chances are high that the battle for the leadership will go to the end.