We take a look at the key points of the 32nd round of the K League 2.
□ Match of the Round – ‘Chungnam Asan’ vs ‘Jeonnam’ Expecting Goal Fireworks
Chungnam Asan won 4-3 against Anyang in Round 31 after a seven-goal thriller. They were down 2-3 at the end of regulation, but Park Dae-hoon equalized in the 44th minute and Park Sung-woo scored the game-winner in stoppage time to make it 4-3. The win snapped a three-game losing streak for Chungnam Asan.
Jeonnam also won 3-2 against Gyeongnam, thanks to wedge goals from multi-goal scorers Yu Ji-ha and Lee Yong-jae. It was their third point in four games. Jeonnam’s last away win was 63 days ago on July 16, also against Gyeongnam.
Chungnam Asan and Jeonnam have combined for 18 goals in their last five meetings. At 3.6 goals per game, there are plenty of goals whenever the two teams meet, and in the previous round, Chungnam Asan scored four goals and Jeonnam three, raising expectations for a high-scoring affair. The third matchup of the season between Chungnam Asan and Jeonnam will take place on Wednesday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Yi Sunshin Sports Complex.
□ Team of the Round – Chungbuk Cheongju, unbeaten in 14 matches and in sight of the K League 2 semi-finals
Chungbuk Cheongju earned a 1-0 win against Ansan in Round 31 with a goal from Georges. The win extended their unbeaten streak from Round 16 to 14 games (8 wins, 6 draws). The team moved up five spots from 11th place before the unbeaten streak began to sixth place and is now within striking distance of the K League Two semi-playoffs for the fifth spot, with only two points separating them from fifth-place Gyeongnam.
The most notable aspect of their 14-match unbeaten run has been their solid defense. The team has conceded an average of just 0.6 goals per game in 14 matches, and the defense has been outstanding, recording five clean sheets in their last six matches.
For Chungbuk Cheongju, the game against Seoul Eland is a great opportunity to extend their unbeaten streak to 15 games. Chungbuk Cheongju defeated Seoul Eland 3-2 in the first round, the club’s first ever K League match. In the second leg of the season, the team won 2-1 and showed a stronger performance against the team. The team’s main man, Jorge, has scored in both of their meetings. The match between Chungbuk Cheongju and Seoul Eland will take place on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Cheongju Stadium.
□ Player of the Round – Sung Ho-young (Busan) on a four-game goal streak
In his fourth year as a professional, Sung Ho-young has been on a roll lately, scoring goals in three consecutive games. In particular, his goal this season was the game-winner against Gimcheon in Round 29, a 6-point victory. She followed that up with a goal against Anyang in Round 30, leading Busan to a 1-0 victory. With the momentum, she rattled Seongnam’s goal in the 31st round.
Sung Ho-young, who has scored in three consecutive games, is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. His primary position is right wing, but he has also played five games in midfield and one game at left back this season. His goal-scoring prowess is also noteworthy, as he scored three goals from just four shots on goal.바카라사이트
Busan will look to make it five straight wins against Ansan in this round with Sung Ho-young at the helm. Busan has one win and one draw against Ansan this season. If Busan succeeds in winning five in a row, it will tie the club’s longest winning streak in K League 2, which was set in 2016. We’ll find out if Sung Ho-young can lead Busan to victory on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Busan Asiad Stadium.