Gangwon-Suwon Football Club’s ‘Waiting Hope’ Comes to a Close
K-League 1 Wraps Up Season with Dramatic Relegation Matches
In the final match of the K-League 1 professional football season, the historic Suwon Samsung Club saw its first relegation to the second division confirmed. Meanwhile, Gangwon and Suwon FC managed to maintain their hopes of staying in the first division.
The intense match, often dubbed a ‘guillotine match’ due to the immediate relegation stakes, saw a fierce midfield battle between the two teams in the first half. However, Gangwon FC gradually gained the upper hand, with Kim Dae-won and Lee Jeong-hyeop opening up attacking avenues.
While a draw would have allowed them to avoid automatic relegation, Gangwon FC relentlessly pursued their opponents, with Suwon Samsung focusing on counter-attacks. As the two teams traded attacks until extra time in the second half, the spectators collectively held their breath, but neither team managed to score.
In the end, Gangwon secured 10th place in the league, avoiding ‘direct relegation’. Suwon Samsung, on the other hand, faced relegation to the second division for the first time in the club’s history, a devastating blow for the team’s loyal fans.
In a post-match statement, Suwon Samsung’s head coach expressed regret over the unexpected outcome, and the players bowed their heads in disappointment. Meanwhile, fans voiced their frustration by surrounding the stadium’s exit.
While Suwon Samsung suffered relegation, Suwon FC managed to secure 11th place in the league, preserving their First Division hopes with a draw against Jeju, thanks to Lee Young-jae’s golden free-kick goal in the second half.
Looking ahead, Suwon FC and Gangwon, who narrowly avoided automatic relegation, are set to compete in the promotion and relegation playoffs against K League 2’s Busan and Gimpo, respectively.
As the season comes to a close, the K-League 1 continues to deliver nail-biting action and heart-wrenching outcomes, making it a memorable season for football fans across South Korea.
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In the last match of this season’s K-League 1 professional football, traditional club Suwon Samsung’s relegation to the second division was confirmed.
On the other hand, Gangwon and Suwon FC are able to maintain their hopes of staying in the first division.
This is reporter Kwak Jun-young.
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A so-called ‘guillotine match’ where, if you lose, you can be immediately relegated to the second division.
The midfield battle between the two teams was fierce early in the first half.
However, Gangwon FC gradually began to take the lead as Kim Dae-won and Lee Jeong-hyeop opened up attacking avenues.
A draw would avoid automatic relegation, but they harassed their opponents throughout the match, and Suwon Samsung were busy counter-attacking.
The two teams traded attacks until extra time in the second half, when the spectators all held their breath, but in the end, neither opened a goal.
In the end, as both teams were unable to decide on a winner, Gangwon was 10th in the league and avoided ‘direct relegation’.
“The game went well according to the plan we had prepared for the whole 90 minutes, and the fact that Suwon fell (to the second division) is rather unfortunate considering the success of the K League…”
Suwon Samsung suffered the ignominy of being relegated to the second division for the first time in the club’s history in front of the home fans who came to the stadium despite the cold weather with the hope of a dramatic survival.
“I did my best, but the result was unexpected, so I’m sorry for the players, and I’m sorry for the fans so much that I can’t even lift my head…. “
The players bowed their heads after the game, but the fans expressed their anger by surrounding the exit of the stadium.
“We will do our best to get the club back on track as soon as possible so it can be refinanced…”
At the same time, Suwon FC secured 11th place in the league by drawing with Jeju with Lee Young-jae’s golden free-kick goal in the second half, saving their hopes of staying in the first division.
Suwon FC and Gangwon, who dramatically avoided automatic relegation, will compete in the promotion and relegation playoffs against K League 2 Busan and Gimpo, respectively.
This is Kwak Jun-young from Yonhap News TV. (kwak_ka@yna.co.kr)
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