K League 1 Regular Season - 16
Daejeon Citizen 2 - 2 FT Bucheon FC 1995
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Kim Min-Jun 30'
45' A. Krivotsyuk
HT
51' Joo Min-Kyu (G. Ludwigson)
An Tae-Hyun 54'
Vitor Gabriel (K. Takahashi) 59'
61' ↓ Joao Victor ↑Um Won-Sang
61' ↓ Joo Min-Kyu ↑Diogo Oliveira
Vitor Gabriel 68'
↓ Kim Min-Jun ↑Kim Dong-Hyun 72'
75' ↓ G. Ludwigson ↑Jeong Jae-Hee
75' ↓ H. Lee ↑Kim Hyeon-Ug
K. Takahashi 78'
↓ Vitor Gabriel ↑Han Ji-Ho 81'
↓ Kim Sang-Jun ↑Yeo Bong-Hun 81'
82' Seo Jin-Su (Diogo Oliveira)
85' ↓ Seo Jin-Su ↑Yu Kang-Hyun
↓ Thiaguinho Santos ↑Kim Jong-Woo 87'
Kim Dong-Hyun 90'+9
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 1 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Bucheon Stadium |
| 08/27/2022 | Daejeon Citizen | 3 - 1 | Bucheon FC 1995 | K League 2 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 07/02/2022 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 2 - 0 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 2 | Bucheon Stadium |
| 05/21/2022 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 - 0 | Bucheon FC 1995 | K League 2 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 04/02/2022 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 2 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 2 | Bucheon Stadium |
| 10/03/2021 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 - 1 | Bucheon FC 1995 | K League 2 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 08/28/2021 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 4 - 2 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 2 | Bucheon Stadium |
| 05/24/2021 | Daejeon Citizen | 4 - 1 | Bucheon FC 1995 | K League 2 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 02/28/2021 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 1 - 2 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 2 | Bucheon Stadium |
| 10/17/2020 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 - 1 | Bucheon FC 1995 | K League 2 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
03/07/2026
08/27/2022
07/02/2022
05/21/2022
04/02/2022
10/03/2021
08/28/2021
05/24/2021
02/28/2021
10/17/2020
Daejeon Citizen Win
Bucheon FC 1995 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +10
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 15 | 32 | 27 | 12 | +15 | |
| 2 | Gangwon FC | 16 | 27 | 21 | 11 | +10 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 16 | 26 | 22 | 14 | +8 | |
| 4 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 15 | 26 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 5 | Pohang Steelers | 16 | 25 | 15 | 14 | +1 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | +4 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 16 | 20 | 21 | 19 | +2 | |
| 8 | Jeju United FC | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | -3 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 17 | -4 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | +1 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 15 | 7 | 7 | 37 | -30 |
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 16 GD: +10
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Relegation Desperation Ignites Eight-Minute Goal Frenzy
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 67/100. A ferocious 2-2 draw provided maximum entertainment but did neither side any real favours in their desperate scramble for K League 1 survival.
The Tension Drops
The atmosphere inside Daejeon World Cup Stadium was thick with apprehension long before kickoff. With Daejeon Citizen and Bucheon FC 1995 both languishing desperately in the K League 1 relegation zone, the Stakes were unmistakably massive. The home side initially controlled possession, edging the ball to the tune of 57%, looking to dictate the tempo of this crucial six-pointer. However, they found themselves repeatedly frustrated by a gritty, highly physical Bucheon wall that committed 16 fouls and collected four yellow cards to aggressively disrupt the rhythm. The first half unfolded as a nervous tactical chess match, with neither side willing to overcommit and risk a devastating early error. The sheer anxiety of their league positions kept the handbrake firmly engaged for a full forty-five minutes, laying a deceptive, quiet groundwork for an explosive second-half spectacle that absolutely nobody saw coming.
The Eight-Minute Explosion
The cautious script was spectacularly torched just after the interval, transforming a tense standoff into a shootout. The Intensity skyrocketed in the 51st minute when Joo Min-Kyu finally shattered the deadlock for the hosts, slotting home a precise feed from G. Ludwigson to send the home supporters into raptures. Rather than retreating into their shells, the visitors instantly retaliated. An Tae-Hyun equalised a mere three minutes later, unleashing absolute chaos across the pitch. Before the Daejeon defense could even process that defensive lapse, Vitor Gabriel flipped the entire script in the 59th minute, burying a clinical chance created by K. Takahashi. In a frantic, breathless eight-minute window, a dreary survival battle transformed into a wild thriller, producing three goals, a total momentum shift, and showcasing incredible resilience from the visiting squad.
A Complicated Ceasefire
Staring down the barrel of a catastrophic home defeat that would severely damage their survival hopes, Daejeon threw absolute caution to the wind. The overarching Balance of the match shifted once again as they pinned Bucheon deep into their own half, desperately searching for a late lifeline. Their relentless attacking pressure finally paid dividends in the 82nd minute when Seo Jin-Su found the back of the net after smartly linking up with Diogo Oliveira, rescuing a vital point from the jaws of defeat. While the final whistle signaled the end of a highly captivating contest, the 2-2 scoreline leaves a distinctly bitter aftertaste for both managerial camps. Still sitting five and four points adrift of outright safety respectively, both squads survived to fight another day, but the harsh reality of their looming relegation threat remains entirely unresolved as the fixtures continue to tick down.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Daejeon Citizen?
Joo Min-Kyu opened the scoring in the 51st minute, and Seo Jin-Su grabbed the crucial equalizer late in the second half.
How did the goal flurry unfold?
The match exploded between the 51st and 59th minutes, with three rapid-fire goals resulting in Bucheon overturning an early deficit.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Gritty Basement Scrap Promises More Tension Than Quality
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 41/100. Two struggling sides desperate for points make this a tense affair, but don't expect a free-flowing football spectacle.
The Setup
Daejeon Citizen and Bucheon FC 1995 sit 10th and 9th respectively, separated by just a single point. A bleak Stakes rating suggests this isn't a glamour tie for the neutrals, but for the local fans at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, it's a massive six-pointer. Daejeon's dismal Form is the big story here. They have completely failed to capitalize on home advantage this season, winless in eight attempts on their own turf. Bucheon aren't tearing up the league either, but their recent form is slightly more stable. Both teams suffer from a dire lack of Stars, meaning hard work must compensate for a lack of individual brilliance.
Key Battle
Expect a midfield slugfest. With neither side boasting a prolific attack, the match will be decided in the engine room. Daejeon's midfield needs to break lines and support their forwards, while Bucheon's defensive block will look to absorb pressure and hit on the counter. The close Balance rating implies neither team will dominate possession easily.
Our Prediction
Daejeon's home hoodoo feels like a mental block at this point. Bucheon will likely sit deep and frustrate the hosts from the opening whistle. Our verdict is a hard-fought draw. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair where neither team wants to make the fatal mistake. We expect a 1-1 stalemate.