K League 1 Regular Season - 4

Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 FT Gwangju FC

Gimcheon Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
69
FT
Tue, Mar 17
한국어
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
1-1
Gwangju FC
⚡ Intensity 73
⚖️ Balance 40
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 68
Ten-man Gimcheon snatch stoppage-time point.

Late Heroics Salvage Relegation Six-Pointer at Gimcheon Stadium

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 69/100. A dramatic 90th-minute equaliser masked a gritty defensive display that kept ten-man Gimcheon's survival hopes flickering in a high-stakes cellar clash.

The Opening Act

The survival stakes at Gimcheon Stadium could not have been higher, but the hosts’ tactical blueprint imploded before it barely had time to settle. In just the 8th minute, Gimcheon Sangmu FC suffered a devastating blow when Lee Sang-Heon was shown a straight red card. Reduced to ten men immediately, the home side were forced to completely abandon their attacking ambitions and retreat into a rigid, deep defensive block. Sensing blood, Gwangju FC seized the initiative, and dominated possession with a commanding 60% share of the ball. The Intensity soared as the visitors rained down an incredible 27 shots across the match, turning the penalty area into a relentless shooting gallery. Despite facing immense pressure, Gimcheon’s rearguard held firm through a gruelling first half, desperately waiting for a counter-attacking lifeline.

The Pivot

The constant, suffocating pressure finally took its toll on the exhausted home defence in the 69th minute. Gwangju were awarded a crucial penalty, and H. Fridjonsson stepped up to confidently convert the spot-kick, seemingly putting the visitors on course for a desperately needed victory. With 12 corners and sustained set-piece pressure throughout the half, Gwangju looked entirely poised to kill the game off. The overall Balance of play heavily favoured the visitors, who controlled the tempo effortlessly against the depleted opposition. Yet, heroic goalkeeping kept Gimcheon within striking distance. Eight combined saves told the story of a frustrating spell where the away side simply could not find the knockout blow, inadvertently leaving the door ajar for late chaos.

Resolution

As the clock ticked deep into stoppage time, the immense Stakes of this basement battle produced an extraordinary finale. Against all tactical logic and physical exhaustion, M. Kang brilliantly carved out a fleeting opening, feeding Go Jae-Hyeon who emphatically slotted home a dramatic 90th-minute equaliser. This late twist completely robbed Gwangju of three vital points that would have created precious breathing room at the bottom of the table. Instead, this gritty 1-1 stalemate ensures both teams remain deeply entrenched in the relegation dogfight. For Gimcheon, snatching a draw from the absolute jaws of defeat will feel like a monumental victory, injecting much-needed belief into a struggling squad fighting for their top-flight lives.

Key Questions

How did the red card for Lee Sang-Heon impact the match?

The 8th-minute dismissal forced Gimcheon into a deep defensive block, allowing Gwangju to dominate possession and relentlessly dictate the tempo for the remainder of the fixture.

Did Gimcheon Sangmu FC deserve the late equalizer?

Absolutely. Despite playing with ten men, their defensive resilience and heroic goalkeeping kept them in contention, rewarding their refusal to capitulate with a hard-earned point.

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
40%
60%
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 40%
Gwangju FC 60%
Shots
14
13
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 14
Gwangju FC 13
Shots on Target
5
5
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 5
Gwangju FC 5
Corners
8
4
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 8
Gwangju FC 4
Yellow Cards
4
4
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 4
Gwangju FC 4
Red Cards
1
0
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1
Gwangju FC 0

Match Events

8' 🟥 Lee Sang-Heon
Ju Se-Jong Shin Chang-Moo 🔄 29'
Yu Je-Ho 🟨 31'
Joung Ji-hun 🟨 40'
HT
B. Gong Ahn Young-Kyu 🔄 46'
Joung Ji-hun Park Jeong-In 🔄 56'
Ahn Hyeok-Ju Kwon Sung-Yun 🔄 56'
64' 🔄 Jeon Byung-Kwan Go Jae-Hyeon
64' 🔄 G. Lee M. Kang
64' 🟨 Baek Jong-beom
Moon Min-seo 🟨 64'
H. Fridjonsson 69'
70' 🔄 Hong Yun-Sang Kim In-Gyun
78' 🟨 Kim In-Gyun
81' 🔄 T. Park Min Kyeong-Hyeon
81' 🔄 Kim Yi-Seok Lim Dug-Keun
85' 🟨 Kim Hyun-Woo
Moon Min-seo Kang Hui-Su 🔄 90'+2
Kwon Sung-Yun 🟨 90'+4
90'+7 Go Jae-Hyeon (M. Kang)
90'+9 🟨 Park Cheol-Woo
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Gimcheon Sangmu FC

Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyeon-uh Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung-taek Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Cheol-woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Jeon Byung-kwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Lee-Seok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tae-jun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yun-sang Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Sang-heon Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kun-hee Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Deok-geun Lim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kyeong-hyeon Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Min-kyu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chung Ma-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Se-jin Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hyeon Go
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-geu Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
In-kyun 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
Gong Bae-Hyeon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ahn Hyeok-Ju
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Jung Ji-Hun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yu Je-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-seo Moon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-un Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Se-jong Ju
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Hee-dong Roh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yeong-kyu Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seong-yoon Gwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hui-su Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yong-jun Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-mu Shin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung-In Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Yun-Ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/22/2025 Gwangju FC 1 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
05/05/2025 Gwangju FC 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
03/16/2025 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 0 Gwangju FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
09/28/2024 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 0 Gwangju FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
06/15/2024 Gwangju FC 2 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
04/06/2024 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 1 Gwangju FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/25/2020 Gwangju FC 0 - 1 Sangju Sangmu FC K League 1 Gwangju World Cup Stadium
09/15/2020 Gwangju FC 0 - 1 Sangju Sangmu FC K League 1 Gwangju World Cup Stadium
05/23/2020 Sangju Sangmu FC 1 - 0 Gwangju FC K League 1 Sangju Stadium
07/22/2025
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
05/05/2025
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
03/16/2025
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
09/28/2024
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
06/15/2024
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
04/06/2024
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/25/2020
K League 1 Gwangju World Cup Stadium
09/15/2020
K League 1 Gwangju World Cup Stadium
05/23/2020
K League 1 Sangju Stadium
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Gwangju FC Win
Draw