Daejeon Hana Citizen took the lead in the midfield against Suwon FC and won three points.
Daejeon Hana Citizen defeated Suwon FC 2-1 in the 26th round of “Hana Bank K League 1 2024” held at Suwon Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Daejeon ranked 10th with five wins, nine draws and 12 losses (24 points), while Suwon FC ranked 5th with 12 wins, five draws and nine losses (41 points).
Daejeon recently changed its formation from three-back to four-back. On the same day, Daejeon came out as four-back, and formed a midfield of Bob Shin, Kim Min-woo, and Martha. Bob Shin and Kim Min-woo served as the third term while Martha appeared as offensive midfielders. Joo Se-jong was not allowed to play due to accumulated disciplinary action, and Lee Soon-min started from the bench.
Suwon FC’s Yoon Bit-garam, Jung Seung-won, and Kang Sang-yoon worked together in the midfield. Son Joon-ho was listed as a substitute. Suwon FC’s midfield became stronger with Son Joon-ho’s arrival, but in this game, head coach Kim Eun-joong strategically dropped to the bench. With Son Joon-ho out, Yoon Bit-garam was located in the rear area, and Jung Seung-won, who played mainly on the side, came into the midfield.
Daejeon took the lead in the early part of the game. The difference was in the midfield. As Suwon FC failed to control Daejeon’s midfield, Daejeon began to build up from the midfield. Daejeon’s midfield clearly divided its roles. Martha sought an opportunity by actively participating in the attack, and Bob Shin and Kim Min-woo kept their place in the midfield rather than participating in many attacks.
Bobshin and Kim Min-woo launched attack by receiving the ball between Suwon FC’s midfield. As Suwon FC’s midfield widened, they failed to display efficient pressure, and Bobshin and Kim Min-woo relaxed and released pressure. Daejeon aimed for Suwon FC’s loopholes by making opposite turns and forward passes in the midfield.
On the other hand, Suwon FC failed to penetrate Daejeon’s midfield. As Bob Shin and Kim Min-woo did not ascend to high positions, Daejeon also had a large number in the midfield when Suwon FC launched a quick attack. In addition, Martha also added strength to the midfield by actively participating in the defense. Suwon FC failed to target Daejeon’s central area and was scrambling to find opportunities by 안전놀이터 sending the ball to the side.
Daejeon dominated the match, but they ended the first half 1-1 as they exchanged penalty points each. The second half was different. Martha’s score in the sixth minute of the second half gave Daejeon the lead and then focused on its defense. Daejeon increased the number of its defenders and lowered the line. As Daejeon became defensive, Suwon FC continued to have the right to attack. Suwon FC knocked on Daejeon’s goal with a cross play, but Daejeon blocked it well. Daejeon kept its lead and won after eight games.