K League 1 Regular Season - 6

Gangwon FC 3 - 0 FT Gwangju FC

Chuncheon Songam Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
29
FT
Sat, Apr 4
한국어
Gangwon FC
3-0
Gwangju FC
⚡ Intensity 37
⚖️ Balance 15
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 0
Gangwon's clinical blitz silences toothless Gwangju

Gangwon FC's Ruthless Efficiency Dismantles Toothless Gwangju

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A devastating early blitz secured three crucial points for the hosts, ruthlessly punishing visitors who failed to convert sterile possession into a single shot.

The Opening Act

The crowd at Chuncheon Songam Stadium barely had time to settle before the match exploded into life. Gangwon FC arrived with a clear tactical blueprint, immediately imposing their will and operating with an off-the-charts Intensity rating. The reward came swiftly in the 10th minute when M. Tuci capitalized on early disorganization to fire home the opener, setting a ferocious tone. Before the visitors could catch their breath, the hosts struck again. Just three minutes later, Mo Jae-Hyeon doubled the advantage, effectively shattering the opposition's game plan. The hosts sustained this relentless pressure through set-pieces, eventually racking up an impressive 10 corners. This early storm turned a high-pressure encounter into a comfortable procession for the home side, leaving their opponents chasing shadows from the very beginning.

The Pivot

Trailing by two goals, Gwangju FC had no choice but to push forward and assert themselves. They successfully controlled possession, finishing the match holding 57% of the ball. However, the true Balance of power revealed a bizarre reality: their passing was entirely sterile. They passed around the perimeter of the final third but could not find a single incisive pass or create a meaningful attacking phase. Astonishingly, the visitors concluded the entire contest without registering a single shot. Zero attempts on target, zero off target, zero blocked. The home defense sat in a disciplined block, happy to let their opponents pass harmlessly in non-threatening areas. This tactical stalemate completely neutralized the visitors, proving that having the ball means absolutely nothing if you cannot pull the trigger.

Resolution

Any lingering hopes of a miraculous comeback were swiftly extinguished shortly after the interval. In the 54th minute, Lee You-Hyeon delivered the final blow, converting a precise delivery from Choe Byeong-Chan to make it 3-0. This third goal transformed the remainder of the fixture into a training exercise. With both clubs languishing in the K League 1 relegation group, the Stakes could not have been higher. Gangwon’s victory propels them forward with a crucial three points, drastically improving their survival credentials and pulling them closer to safety. Conversely, the visitors face a severe crisis of confidence. A barrage of 13 shots from the home side showcased their clinical edge, exposing a massive gap in attacking quality between the two struggling outfits.

Key Questions

Who scored the opening goal of the match?

M. Tuci opened the scoring for Gangwon FC with a crucial strike in the 10th minute.

How many total shots did Gwangju FC register?

Despite controlling 57% of possession, Gwangju FC incredibly failed to attempt a single shot throughout the match.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
43%
57%
Gangwon FC 43%
Gwangju FC 57%
Shots
13
0
Gangwon FC 13
Gwangju FC 0
Shots on Target
7
0
Gangwon FC 7
Gwangju FC 0
Corners
8
2
Gangwon FC 8
Gwangju FC 2
Fouls
22
16
Gangwon FC 22
Gwangju FC 16
Yellow Cards
3
3
Gangwon FC 3
Gwangju FC 3
Red Cards
0
0
Gangwon FC 0
Gwangju FC 0

Match Events

10' M. Tuci
13' Mo Jae-Hyeon
38' 🟨 Seo Min-Woo
HT
Park Jeong-In H. Fridjonsson 🔄 46'
54' Lee You-Hyeon (Choe Byeong-Chan)
Kang Hui-Su Joung Ji-hun 🔄 56'
Lee Min-Ki Ahn Hyeok-Ju 🔄 56'
Y. Kim B. Gong 🔄 62'
Ahn Young-Kyu 🟨 64'
68' 🔄 Song Jun-Seok Kim Do-Hyun
73' 🟨 Lee You-Hyeon
75' 🔄 Goh Young-Jun A. Hleihel
75' 🔄 Choe Byeong-Chan Park Sang-Hyeok
75' 🔄 Seo Min-Woo Lee Seung-Won
B. Gong 🟨 80'
Ahn Young-Kyu P. Seong Hyun 🔄 82'
P. Seong Hyun 🟨 83'
85' 🟨 Kim Dae-Won
88' 🔄 Lee Gi-Hyuk Shin Min-Ha
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Gangwon FC

Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-hyo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Kang Joon-hyuk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Marko Tuci
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gi-Hyuk Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Song Jun-Seok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Mo Jae-hyeon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
You-Hyeon Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-woo Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dae-won Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Byeong-chan Choi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Young-jun Goh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Kim Jung-hoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Shin Min-Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chul Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung Won Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Yun-Gu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Do-Hyun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Abdallah Khalaihal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Sang-Hyeok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gun-hee Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Gwangju FC

Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Jin-ho Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Yong-hyuk
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yeong-kyu Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-ki Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Chang-mu Shin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yu Je-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-seo Moon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hui-su Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Jung-In Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-un Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Hee-dong Roh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gong Bae-Hyeon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ji-hoon Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Se-jong Ju
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yong-jun Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyeok-joo An
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
08/23/2025 Gwangju FC 0 - 1 Gangwon FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
05/25/2025 Gwangju FC 0 - 1 Gangwon FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
04/13/2025 Gangwon FC 1 - 0 Gwangju FC K League 1 Chuncheon Songam Stadium
08/18/2024 Gangwon FC 3 - 2 Gwangju FC K League 1 Gangneung Stadium
07/07/2024 Gangwon FC 2 - 0 Gwangju FC K League 1 Gangneung Stadium
03/10/2024 Gwangju FC 4 - 2 Gangwon FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
10/08/2023 Gwangju FC 1 - 0 Gangwon FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
07/07/2023 Gangwon FC 1 - 1 Gwangju FC K League 1 Gangneung Stadium
04/23/2023 Gwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
08/23/2025
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
05/25/2025
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
04/13/2025
K League 1 Chuncheon Songam Stadium
08/18/2024
K League 1 Gangneung Stadium
07/07/2024
K League 1 Gangneung Stadium
03/10/2024
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
10/08/2023
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
07/07/2023
K League 1 Gangneung Stadium
04/23/2023
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
Gangwon FC Win
Gwangju FC Win
Draw