First of all, FC Anyang has a chance.
Anyang, led by head coach Yoo Byung-hoon, has firmly maintained its leading position in the K-League 2 (division 2) this season. Anyang has secured 51 points through 27 matches. It is two games behind second-ranked Seoul E-Land with 45 points. Seoul E-Land played one more game than Anyang.
Anyang defeated Gimpo FC 2-1 in the last 30 rounds. Just before the end of the second half, which was tense due to Matteus’ first goal and Lewis’ equalizer, Chae Hyun-woo succeeded in scoring the so-called “buzz meter score” with a powerful left-footed shot. With this victory, Anyang ended its three-game winless streak (two draws and one loss). While the rival teams were faltering, the team took a step forward.
Anyang will face the 11th-ranked Ansan Greeners at home on the 22nd. If Anyang beats Ansan and succeeds in winning two consecutive games, the gap with second-place will widen to three games. With eight games left, if the gap widens to three games, it will be a step closer to direct promotion. In addition, it is meaningful to widen the gap since Anyang’s next opponent will face Seoul E-Land.
First of all, he seems to be breathing heavily on the offensive end. Frontline striker Nicholas has no point of attack yet, but is actively engaged in physical fight by banking on his physical strength. He is not good at forward pressure, but he is diligently playing to inject fighting spirit and fighting power.
On top of that, with the addition of Yoo Jeong-wan, who has been considered a key resource, attack options have become more diverse. Coach Yoo’s concerns are growing every game as other strikers, including Han Eui-kwon, Choi Sung-bum and Chae Hyun-woo, are not in bad physical condition. The “flower bud soccer” that coach Yoo proposed before the season is expected to be realized again. 메이저놀이터
Of course, it is not without variables. Captain and key defender Lee Chang-yong left the ground in the 43rd minute of the first half due to an injury in the match against Gimpo. Although it is not a major injury, it is unclear whether he will play in the match against Ansan. There is a high possibility that the combination of Kim Young-chan and Park Jong-hyun, who effectively blocked Gimpo’s attack, will play. Attention is also focusing on whether Byun Joon-young, a defender brought from the summer transfer market, will be able to make his debut in the second division.
In addition, Anyang lost 2-3 in the second round robin away to Ansan. It will be its first showdown with Ansan since head coach Lee Kwan-woo took office. Anyang has been struggling against lower-ranked teams this season. Attention is focusing on whether Anyang, which has overcome one big crisis, will be able to enter a mode to solidify its lead early in the third round robin.