Suwon FC wrote a ‘remaining drama of all time’
Promotion PO extended bloodbath, great role, Busan again ‘failed promotion’
Suwon FC of the K-League 1 (1st Division), a professional soccer team, created an all-time retention drama. They suffered a shock away loss in the first game and were pushed to the brink in the second game, but they succeeded in 'surviving' dramatically by performing a great comeback in the second half and overtime. On the other hand, Busan I'Park, who had previously missed out on winning the K League 2 title, lost their second chance at promotion at the last minute. The challenge for promotion for the first time in four years was in vain.
Suwon FC achieved a 5-2 victory after a fierce overtime battle in the second leg of the 2023 K-League promotion playoffs held at Suwon Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 9th. Suwon FC, who had previously lost 1-2 in the first leg, won 2-1 in regular time to bring the game back to square one, and then scored three goals in overtime to secure a complete victory. The total score of the first and second games was 6-4 Suwon FC won. As a result, Suwon FC will compete in the K-League 1 stage next season as well.
It has been a success in surviving K League 1 for four consecutive seasons since the 2021 season. Suwon FC, which participated in the National League (employment soccer) as the Suwon City Hall soccer team, entered the professional stage for the first time by joining the K-League Challenge (now K-League 2) in 2013. After succeeding in promotion as runner-up in the K-League Challenge in 2015, they were relegated the following year, but were promoted again in 2021 and have been on the K-League 1 stage for three seasons until this season.
This year, with the defense collapsing and all sorts of negative factors added to the mix, the team eventually fell to 11th place in K League 1 and was pushed into the promotion playoffs. In fact, Suwon FC allowed a whopping 76 goals in 38 regular league games. Their weak shield continued throughout the season, allowing 18 more goals than Daejeon Hana Citizen (58 goals), who conceded the most goals in second place. Adding to this was the bad news that key foreign striker Lass was caught for drunk driving and was released during the season.
Suwon FC achieved a 5-2 victory after a fierce overtime battle in the second leg of the 2023 K-League promotion playoffs held at Suwon Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 9th. Suwon FC, who had previously lost 1-2 in the first leg, won 2-1 in regular time to bring the game back to square one, and then scored three goals in overtime to secure a complete victory. The total score of the first and second games was 6-4 Suwon FC won. As a result, Suwon FC will compete in the K-League 1 stage next season as well.
It has been a success in surviving K League 1 for four consecutive seasons since the 2021 season. Suwon FC, which participated in the National League (employment soccer) as the Suwon City Hall soccer team, entered the professional stage for the first time by joining the K-League Challenge (now K-League 2) in 2013. After succeeding in promotion as runner-up in the K-League Challenge in 2015, they were relegated the following year, but were promoted again in 2021 and have been on the K-League 1 stage for three seasons until this season.
This year, with the defense collapsing and all sorts of negative factors added to the mix, the team eventually fell to 11th place in K League 1 and was pushed into the promotion playoffs. In fact, Suwon FC allowed a whopping 76 goals in 38 regular league games. Their weak shield continued throughout the season, allowing 18 more goals than Daejeon Hana Citizen (58 goals), who conceded the most goals in second place. Adding to this was the bad news that key foreign striker Lass was caught for drunk driving and was released during the season.
The bad news that plagued Suwon FC even seemed to continue in the promotion playoffs. Suwon FC was shaken by the fact that Lee Seung-woo, who was substituted in the first game, was sent off for accumulating warnings. With Lee Seung-woo's sending off, Suwon FC lost the momentum by conceding a penalty kick for the equalizer, and then collapsed by conceding a penalty kick in extra time.
Even the second game seemed like they couldn't overcome that atmosphere. They were pushed to the brink by allowing a fatal goal in 15 minutes of the first half. Despite a strong offensive throughout the game, no goals were scored. There was no luck with the goal, with two shots hitting the goalpost and the goal being ruled offside. As time passed, the possibility of relegation to K League 2 for the first time in four years increased.
However, after the middle of the second half, they started to launch a strong offensive, resulting in a great comeback drama. Kim Hyun's comeback goal in the 33rd minute of the second half ignited the chase, and then Lee Young-jae's dramatic comeback goal with 5 minutes left in regular time. They avenged their 1-2 loss in the first game with a 2-1 score in the second game. Suwon FC, with full momentum, created a comeback in overtime with consecutive goals from Lee Kwang-hyuk, Jeong Jae-yong, and Lopez. It was truly a dramatic survival success.
Even the second game seemed like they couldn't overcome that atmosphere. They were pushed to the brink by allowing a fatal goal in 15 minutes of the first half. Despite a strong offensive throughout the game, no goals were scored. There was no luck with the goal, with two shots hitting the goalpost and the goal being ruled offside. As time passed, the possibility of relegation to K League 2 for the first time in four years increased.
However, after the middle of the second half, they started to launch a strong offensive, resulting in a great comeback drama. Kim Hyun's comeback goal in the 33rd minute of the second half ignited the chase, and then Lee Young-jae's dramatic comeback goal with 5 minutes left in regular time. They avenged their 1-2 loss in the first game with a 2-1 score in the second game. Suwon FC, with full momentum, created a comeback in overtime with consecutive goals from Lee Kwang-hyuk, Jeong Jae-yong, and Lopez. It was truly a dramatic survival success.
On the other hand, Busan's challenge to be promoted to K-League 1 after four years was once again defeated. Even though he took the advantageous position, he was unable to maintain it and bowed his head again. Busan previously had a humiliating history, including being the first corporate club and the first club with experience of winning the K League to be relegated to K League 2. After being relegated in 2021, we tried repeatedly to get promoted, but it was not easy.
This year, a decisive opportunity has come. In particular, they were leading until the final game of the regular league, and direct promotion through victory was within sight. However, in the final home game, they lost to Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, and lost the championship trophy right in front of their eyes. They had to head to the promotion play-offs without even getting direct promotion.
We tried not to miss the opportunity for a second promotion in the promotion playoffs. In the first game, they allowed the first goal and were cornered, but they succeeded in a dramatic comeback and took the lead. Furthermore, he continued his momentum by scoring first in the second game. The moment when it seemed like promotion for the first time in four years was approaching. However, Busan could not hold out until the last moment again. About 1,000 Busan away fans filled the away seats to witness the moment of promotion to K League 1, but Busan was unable to respond to the away fans' support with promotion.
Coincidentally, the rematch of the 2015 relegation playoffs ended with Suwon FC's victory this time. At that time, Suwon FC defeated Busan and succeeded in getting promoted, but this time, Suwon FC shook off Busan's challenge and succeeded in surviving. Busan's challenge to achieve promotion for the first time in four years, along with the frustration of eight years ago, was once again blocked by the wall of Suwon FC.
This year, a decisive opportunity has come. In particular, they were leading until the final game of the regular league, and direct promotion through victory was within sight. However, in the final home game, they lost to Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, and lost the championship trophy right in front of their eyes. They had to head to the promotion play-offs without even getting direct promotion.
We tried not to miss the opportunity for a second promotion in the promotion playoffs. In the first game, they allowed the first goal and were cornered, but they succeeded in a dramatic comeback and took the lead. Furthermore, he continued his momentum by scoring first in the second game. The moment when it seemed like promotion for the first time in four years was approaching. However, Busan could not hold out until the last moment again. About 1,000 Busan away fans filled the away seats to witness the moment of promotion to K League 1, but Busan was unable to respond to the away fans' support with promotion.
Coincidentally, the rematch of the 2015 relegation playoffs ended with Suwon FC's victory this time. At that time, Suwon FC defeated Busan and succeeded in getting promoted, but this time, Suwon FC shook off Busan's challenge and succeeded in surviving. Busan's challenge to achieve promotion for the first time in four years, along with the frustration of eight years ago, was once again blocked by the wall of Suwon FC.
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