K League 1 Regular Season - 5
Daejeon Citizen 0 - 1 FT Jeonbuk Motors
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
34' Joao Victor
Kim Jin-gyu 42'
Lee Dong-Jun (Bruno Mota) 45'+3
HT
46' ↓ Joo Min-Kyu ↑Diogo Oliveira
↓ Bruno Mota ↑Tiago Orobo 63'
↓ Kim Seung-Sub ↑Lee Seung-Woo 63'
63' ↓ Joao Victor ↑Um Won-Sang
63' ↓ Lee Soon-Min ↑M. Ishida
Cho Wi-Je 68'
75' ↓ G. Ludwigson ↑Yu Kang-Hyun
77' Cho Sung-Gwon
↓ Lee Dong-Jun ↑Lee Yeong-Jae 78'
83' ↓ K. Park ↑Kang Yun-Sung
↓ Choi Woo-Jin ↑Kim Ha-jun 89'
↓ Kim Jin-gyu ↑Maeng Seong-Ung 89'
Kim Ha-jun 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Daejeon Citizen
Goalkeepers
Lee Chang-geun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Moon-hwan Kim
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Jo Seong-Kwon
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Min-deok Kim
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Kyu-hyun Park
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Midfielders
Kim Bong-Soo
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Soon-min Lee
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Victor Bobsin
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Forwards
João Victor
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Min-kyu Joo
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Gustav Ludwigson
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BENCH
Kim Min-Soo
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Yun-seong Kang
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Lim Jong Eun
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Won-Sang Um
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Lee Hyeon-sik
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Diogo Oliveira
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Masatoshi Ishida
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Kang Hyun Yu
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Jeonbuk Motors
Goalkeepers
Bum-keun Song
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Wi-je Cho
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Yeong-bin Kim
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Choi Woo-jin
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Midfielders
Oberdan Alionço
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Jin-gyu Kim
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Dong-jun Lee
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Kang Sang-Yun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-seob Kim
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Forwards
Bruno Mota
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BENCH
Ju-hyeon Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Ha-Jun
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Je-un Yeon
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Lee Sang-myung
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-Woo Lee
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Yeong-jae Lee
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Seong-ung Maeng
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João Gamboa
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Tiago Orobó
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 3 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 - 0 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/14/2025 | Daejeon Citizen | 2 - 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | FA Cup | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 05/06/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 10/19/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 0 - 2 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 09/22/2024 | Daejeon Citizen | 0 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 07/07/2024 | Daejeon Citizen | 2 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Daejeon World Cup Stadium |
| 03/01/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 - 1 | Daejeon Citizen | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
11/08/2025
09/13/2025
05/14/2025
05/06/2025
04/05/2025
10/19/2024
09/22/2024
07/07/2024
03/01/2024
Daejeon Citizen Win
Jeonbuk Motors Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stoppage Time Sting: Jeonbuk Punish Wasteful Daejeon
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. A tactical battle decided by a single lapse in concentration, as relentless goalkeeping heroics kept the scoreline deceptively close.
Tactical Attrition in Daejeon
The early exchanges at Daejeon World Cup Stadium saw Daejeon Citizen set out to command the tempo. Operating with controlled possession that peaked at 56 percent, the hosts pushed high up the pitch to dictate terms. Daejeon's midfield trio attempted to weave intricate passing networks, yet they frequently encountered a resolute green wall. The defensive shape maintained by the visitors forced the hosts into making sideways passes, entirely negating any direct threat to the penalty area. However, Jeonbuk Motors absorbed the pressure with a structured defensive block, daring the home side to find a breakthrough. A modest Intensity rating told the story of a chess match where neither midfield wanted to commit the first error. While Daejeon fired off nine shots overall, only three tested the goalkeeper, reflecting a lack of clinical precision in the final third. The visitors remained patient, looking to counter-attack.
The Stoppage Time Strike
As the first half seemed destined to end deadlocked, the Balance of power shifted dramatically in the dying moments. In the third minute of first-half stoppage time, Jeonbuk executed a devastating transition. Bruno Mota threaded a precise pass through the retreating defensive line, finding Lee Dong-Jun who finished with composed accuracy to alter the course of the match. This clinical combination showcased exactly why Jeonbuk remains such a lethal force on the counter, perfectly exploiting the momentary lapse in the hosts' defensive concentration. It was a textbook execution of transition football. This single lead change defined the afternoon, but the real storyline unfolded between the posts. A combined ten saves from both goalkeepers turned the fixture into an exhibition of shot-stopping. Daejeon’s keeper was particularly busy, making seven crucial interventions to deny Jeonbuk’s clinical frontline, which managed eight shots on target despite seeing far less of the ball.
Table Implications and Fallout
The final whistle cemented a crucial away victory, lifting Jeonbuk to third place with 11 points and solidifying their credentials in the upper echelon of the table. For Daejeon, the result is a bitter pill to swallow; despite controlling the flow of the game, they remain eighth with six points, lingering uncomfortably close to the drop zone. For the supporters who packed the stands, the frustration was palpable as their side failed to capitalize on early territorial promise. The Stakes were remarkably high for this early stage of the campaign, and Jeonbuk’s pragmatic approach paid dividends. Daejeon must now regroup and find a way to convert their possession advantage into tangible goals if they are to climb away from the relegation group. Ultimately, ruthless efficiency in front of goal separated the two sides in a closely fought contest.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal?
Lee Dong-Jun scored the only goal for Jeonbuk Motors in the first-half stoppage time, assisted by Bruno Mota.
Why was the scoreline so low?
Exceptional goalkeeping defined the match, with both shot-stoppers combining for an impressive 10 saves to repeatedly deny multiple scoring opportunities.
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.
Daejeon's Home Woes Meet Jeonbuk's Top-Four Ambitions
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 61/100. Jeonbuk's push for the upper echelons of the table faces a stubborn, if uninspired, Daejeon side desperate to break their home curse.
The Setup
Daejeon Citizen host this March 21 clash at Daejeon World Cup Stadium still searching for their first home victory after three failed attempts. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early-season timeline, but make no mistake: Jeonbuk Motors are fully embroiled in a top-four battle. The visitors sit third in the K League 1 standings and bring a far more convincing Form profile into this matchup, despite a recent stumble. A remarkably high Balance rating ensures this will be a fiercely contested affair, proving the noticeable gap in the standings won't guarantee an easy ride. A lack of standout Stars on display implies a grueling war of attrition where tactical discipline will heavily outweigh individual brilliance.
Key Battle
It is a straight fight between Jeonbuk's aggressive attacking front and Daejeon's fragile home defense. Daejeon have consistently struggled to shut teams down on their own turf this season. The visitors will look to press high from the opening whistle to exploit early nerves in the home backline and silence the local crowd.
Our Prediction
We expect Jeonbuk Motors to edge it 1-0. The home side's inability to win in front of their own fans has become a noticeable mental block. Watch for Jeonbuk to control the tempo, grab a decisive second-half goal, and manage the game safely through to the final whistle.