K League 1 Regular Season - 1
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 FT Pohang Steelers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' Go Jae-Hyeon (G. Lee)
J. Hwang 22'
29' Go Jae-Hyeon
HT
↓ J. Hwang ↑J. Tranziska 46'
↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑Lee Chang-Woo 46'
K. Nishiya 54'
J. Tranziska (J. da Rocha Junior) 55'
60' ↓ Park Se-Jin ↑Lee Sang-Heon
60' ↓ Kim Joo-Chan ↑Hong Yun-Sang
Jeon Min-kwang 63'
↓ K. Nishiya ↑Kim Dong-Jin 67'
Park Chan-Yong 69'
↓ Hwang Seo-Woong ↑Jin Si-woo 71'
↓ J. da Rocha Junior ↑Kim Yong-Hak 83'
83' ↓ G. Lee ↑M. Kang
83' ↓ Go Jae-Hyeon ↑Kim In-Gyun
89' ↓ Lee Soo-Bin ↑Kim Yi-Seok
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
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Kim Min-kyu
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Jung-taek Lee
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Park Cheol-woo
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Midfielders
Jae-hyeon Go
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Soo-bin Lee
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Tae-jun Park
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Joo-chan Kim
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Forwards
Se-jin Park
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Kun-hee Lee
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BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
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Hyeon-uh Kim
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Lee Chan-wook
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Kyeong-hyeon Min
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Kim Lee-Seok
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Sang-heon Lee
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Yun-sang Hong
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In-kyun Kim
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Kang Min-Kyu
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Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
In-jae Hwang
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Defenders
Min-jun Kang
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Min-kwang Jeon
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Chan-yong Park
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Jeong-won Eo
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Midfielders
Kento Nishiya
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Sung-Yueng Ki
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Hwang Seo-woong
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Forwards
Juninho Rocha
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Lee Ho-jae
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Jae-Hwan Hwang
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BENCH
Sung-min Hong
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Chang-woo Lee
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Jin Si-Woo
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Hyeon-seo Han
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Dong-jin Kim
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Jakob Tranziska
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Yong-hak Kim
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Baek Seung-Won
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/01/2025 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 09/27/2025 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 0 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 06/14/2025 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 1 - 0 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 05/02/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 2 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 11/10/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 3 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Steelyard |
| 07/28/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 2 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 06/01/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 3 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 04/20/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 0 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 08/02/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
11/01/2025
09/27/2025
06/14/2025
05/02/2025
11/10/2024
07/28/2024
06/01/2024
04/20/2024
08/02/2022
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Pohang Steelers Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Pohang Survive Desperate Gimcheon Siege
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 43/100. A resilient ten-man display salvaged a crucial point for the visitors, leaving Gimcheon to rue missed opportunities in their fight against the drop.
Fast out the Blocks
Gimcheon Sangmu FC came into this fixture desperate for points to ignite their survival campaign, and they immediately set Gimcheon Stadium alight. Go Jae-Hyeon struck a brilliant blow just four minutes into the contest, catching the visitors cold and dictating an aggressive early tempo. The home side looked sharp, demonstrating real attacking intent as they sought to climb off the foot of the table. A high Balance rating reflects how tightly contested these opening exchanges were, with the visitors edging possession but struggling to generate clear-cut chances against a highly motivated defensive unit. Gimcheon’s proactive start seemed destined to yield their first win of the campaign, putting the away side firmly on the back foot as they hunted for an equaliser.
The Flashpoint
The narrative shifted dramatically in the second half. Pohang Steelers found their breakthrough in the 55th minute when J. Tranziska clinically converted their sole attempt on target. However, the true turning point arrived moments later. In the 69th minute, Park Chan-Yong was shown a straight red card, instantly altering the complexion of the match. The sudden numerical disadvantage forced the visitors into a desperate rearguard action. The match’s Intensity spiked off the charts as tactical plans were thrown out the window. This pivotal moment stripped the visitors of their midfield control and effectively ended any hopes they had of snatching an away victory, turning the final quarter into a punishing test of pure survival under heavy fire.
A Frustrating Siege
Down to ten men, the visitors dug in, and the fixture transformed into a relentless one-sided siege. Gimcheon Sangmu FC practically camped in the opposition half, launching a barrage of attacks that resulted in a 5-1 shot advantage. Despite throwing everything forward and registering four shots on target, they simply lacked the clinical edge required to dismantle a stubborn low block. The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw that does little to aid Gimcheon's relegation battle, keeping them firmly in 12th place. Meanwhile, the gritty point earned by the visitors ensures they remain competitive in the upper half of the table, proving that immense tactical discipline can overcome even the most desperate late pressure.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Park Chan-Yong impact the match?
The 69th-minute dismissal forced Pohang into a deep defensive block, absorbing a 5-1 shot advantage to successfully salvage a resilient 1-1 draw on the road.
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.
Gimcheon Seek Elusive First League Win Against Pohang
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. A sluggish start for both sides makes this clash more of a gritty battle for momentum than a footballing spectacle.
The Setup
Early season lethargy has firmly set in. Gimcheon Sangmu FC are rooted to the bottom of the K League 1 table, still chasing their first victory after a string of frustrating draws. Their miserable Form rating is dragging them down, having taken only five points from six outings. Pohang Steelers arrive at Gimcheon Stadium sitting fifth but looking equally inconsistent in their recent displays. With a remarkably low Stakes rating for this February 28 encounter, the competitive Balance tilts only slightly towards the visitors. Neither squad boasts the genuine Stars to guarantee an entertaining watch, making this a fixture defined entirely by tactical grind rather than attacking glamour.
Key Battle
Without standout individual names dominating the pre-match narrative, this encounter will be decided in the defensive transition phases. Gimcheon's stubborn backline, which has actually conceded relatively few despite their grim league position, faces a Pohang attacking unit desperate to find a clinical edge. The visitors need to bypass the home team's midfield screen efficiently, while Gimcheon will likely rely on set-pieces to carve out rare opportunities.
Our Prediction
Expect a scrappy, low-scoring affair. Gimcheon's tendency to grind out uninspiring draws will likely continue against a Pohang side struggling to establish a steady away rhythm. We expect a tight 0-0 or 1-1 stalemate where both defensive lines successfully frustrate the opposing attackers.