K League 1 Regular Season - 15
Gangwon FC 2 - 0 FT Ulsan Hyundai FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
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Yellow Cards
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Match Events
21' Choe Byeong-Chan (Kang Joon-Hyuck)
M. Trojak 41'
45' M. Tuci (Kim Dae-Won)
HT
↓ Kang Sang-Woo ↑H. Lee 46'
↓ Marcao ↑Yago Cariello 46'
51' ↓ Mo Jae-Hyeon ↑Kim Gun-Hee
↓ M. Trojak ↑Lee Jin-Hyun 53'
62' ↓ Kim Dong-Hyun ↑Seo Min-Woo
62' ↓ Goh Young-Jun ↑A. Hleihel
65' Song Jun-Seok
↓ Jung Seung-Hyun ↑Pedrinho 67'
↓ Lee Dong-Gyeong ↑Jeong Jae-sang 72'
D. Bojanic 78'
Jeong Jae-sang 78'
83' ↓ Song Jun-Seok ↑Kim Do-Hyun
83' ↓ Choe Byeong-Chan ↑Shin Min-Ha
85' Kang Joon-Hyuck
87' A. Hleihel
Jeong Jae-sang 90'+2
Jeong Jae-sang 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-hyo
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Defenders
Kang Joon-hyuk
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Marko Tuci
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Gi-Hyuk Lee
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Song Jun-Seok
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Midfielders
Mo Jae-hyeon
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You-Hyeon Lee
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Kim Dong-hyeon
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Dae-won Kim
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Forwards
Byeong-chan Choi
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Young-jun Goh
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BENCH
Kim Jung-hoon
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Shin Min-Ha
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Seung-bin Jung
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Min-woo Seo
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Seung Won Lee
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Kim Gun-hee
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Abdallah Khalaihal
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Do-Hyun Kim
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Park Sang-Hyeok
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Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeonwoo
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Defenders
Sang-min Shim
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Jung Seung-hyeon
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Kim Young-gwon
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Jae-ik Lee
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Midfielders
Dong-gyeong Lee
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Miłosz Trojak
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Kyu-seong Lee
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Forwards
Marcão
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Kang Sang-woo
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Jong-gyu Yoon
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Hui-gyun Lee
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Lee Jin-hyun
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Jin Woo Park
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Yago Cariello
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Pedrinho
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 1 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 07/27/2025 | Gangwon FC | 2 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 05/17/2025 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 2 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 11/01/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 1 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Complex Stadium |
| 09/13/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 05/19/2024 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 4 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/12/2023 | Gangwon FC | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gangneung Stadium |
| 05/09/2023 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
02/28/2026
07/27/2025
05/17/2025
04/19/2025
11/01/2024
09/13/2024
05/19/2024
04/13/2024
08/12/2023
05/09/2023
Gangwon FC Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 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 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 15 | 26 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 15 | 26 | 21 | 12 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 15 | 24 | 19 | 10 | +9 | |
| 5 | Pohang Steelers | 15 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | +4 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 8 | Jeju United FC | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | -3 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 15 | -4 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 15 | 7 | 7 | 37 | -30 |
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gangwon Paint The East Coast Derby Orange
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. This fierce top-four battle proved that Gangwon possess the ruthless edge required to mount a serious K League 1 challenge.
The Opening Stanza
The Stakes were exceptionally high as Gangwon FC hosted Ulsan Hyundai FC at Chuncheon Songam Stadium for a pivotal East Coast Derby clash. With both sides jockeying for positioning at the summit of the table, this encounter carried all the weight of a monumental six-pointer. The hosts immediately set a blistering pace, edging possession and refusing to let Ulsan settle into their trademark passing rhythm. The early Intensity translated into a massive breakthrough in the 21st minute. A brilliant, sweeping passage of play saw Kang Joon-Hyuck carve open the Ulsan backline, serving an inch-perfect pass for Choe Byeong-Chan to fire home with venom. Ulsan looked visibly shell-shocked by the early onslaught, struggling to find any structural Balance between defending the counter-attack and pushing bodies forward to chase a vital equalizer before the break.
A Ruthless Double Blow
Any fleeting hopes Ulsan entertained of regrouping tactically at the interval were brutally shattered on the absolute stroke of half-time. Kim Dae-Won turned provider, orchestrating a swift transition and laying off a clever ball for M. Tuci, who ruthlessly doubled the lead just as the referee prepared to blow his whistle. Trailing 2-0, Ulsan came out swinging in the second half, throwing caution to the wind in a desperate attempt to salvage points from this vital encounter. They genuinely believed they had found a crucial lifeline in the 78th minute when D. Bojanic found the back of the net after a prolonged spell of pressure. However, the away end's celebrations were abruptly halted as VAR intervened, correctly ruling the effort out for offside. That singular, agonizing moment effectively crushed the visitors' rising momentum.
The Fractured Finale
Following the disallowed goal, frustration inevitably boiled over for the visitors in the dying moments of the contest. The match's unrelenting tempo peaked in stoppage time when Jeong Jae-sang committed a reckless challenge, seeing a straight red card in the 90th minute and compounding Ulsan's truly miserable afternoon. Gangwon expertly managed the closing stages, maintaining their defensive composure against ten men to seal a critical clean sheet. This commanding result dramatically alters the landscape of the K League 1 top-four race, pulling Gangwon within just two points of Ulsan in the standings. It stands as a definitive statement victory for the hosts, whose impressive five-match unbeaten streak now cements their status as genuine, battle-tested contenders heading into the grueling middle stretch of the domestic campaign.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jeong Jae-sang impact the match?
Coming deep in stoppage time, the red card had little tactical impact, serving instead as a pure reflection of Ulsan's late-game frustration.
What does this mean for Gangwon FC's season?
This statement victory catapults Gangwon into serious contention, closing the gap behind third-place Ulsan to a mere two points.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
The high stakes fueled a relentless tempo. Gangwon thrived under the pressure with clinical finishing, while Ulsan's discipline ultimately fractured.
What is the East Coast Derby?
The East Coast Derby is the rivalry between Gangwon FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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.
East Coast Pride on the Line in Fiercely Balanced Derby
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 81/100. This K League 1 showdown pits Gangwon's stubborn home resistance against Ulsan's road mastery in a clash where local bragging rights amplify every single tackle.
The Setup
On May 17, 2026, Gangwon FC welcome Ulsan Hyundai FC to Chuncheon Songam Stadium, with the hosts absolutely desperate to fix their dismal home record. Despite sitting sixth in the standings, Gangwon have managed just a single victory in front of their own fans this season. Meanwhile, second-placed Ulsan arrive as true road warriors, boasting an intimidating 66.7% win rate on their travels. The Stakes are massively amplified by the East Coast Derby narrative and a tight league table where a win could propel Ulsan back to the summit or cement Gangwon's top-half credentials. A relatively modest Form rating hints at recent inconsistency from both sides, but an off-the-charts Balance score confirms there is virtually nothing to separate these two bitter rivals on paper.
Key Battle
With Ulsan's Lee Dong-Gyeong and Erick Farias pulling the strings in the final third, the visitors possess a dynamic and multifaceted attacking threat. However, the true tactical war will be fought between Ulsan's aggressive forward line and a Gangwon defensive unit that must remain perfectly disciplined. The hosts will need to absorb heavy periods of pressure and hit sharply on the counter-attack in order to bypass Jung Seung-Hyun and a resolute Ulsan rearguard.
Our Prediction
This match is simply too close to call. Ulsan's impressive away prowess gives them a slight edge in pure quality, but fierce derby matches rarely follow the expected script. Expect a tense, physical midfield battle where a single momentary lapse in concentration could define the outcome. A hard-fought 1-1 draw seems the most likely result, ultimately frustrating both sides' broader league ambitions.