K League 1 Regular Season - 2

Gwangju FC 3 - 2 FT Incheon United

Gwangju Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
94
FT
Sat, Mar 7
한국어
Gwangju FC
3-2
Incheon United
⚡ Intensity 100
⚖️ Balance 80
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 0
107th-minute penalty miss defines wild epic.

107th-Minute Madness: Shin Shines and Mugosa Falters in Relegation Thriller

Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 94/100. A match that completely shattered expectations, delivering five goals, multiple momentum shifts, and an unfathomable 90+17th-minute penalty miss that alters the survival race.

Tension and Early Breakthroughs

The low pre-match expectations evaporated the moment the ball rolled at Gwangju Football Stadium. With both Gwangju FC and Incheon United mired in the relegation zone, the early tension was palpable on the pitch. The hosts drew first blood at 38 minutes when Choi Kyoung-Rok converted Ju Se-Jong's clever delivery, sparking wild celebrations from the home supporters. However, Incheon struck right before the whistle, with H. Oh leveling the scoreline via a pinpoint Kim Myung-soon assist. Incheon edged possession at 54%, patiently trying to control the tempo, but the sheer Stakes of this six-pointer made it completely chaotic. A skyrocketing Balance score perfectly reflected the constant tactical tug-of-war in the midfield, setting the stage for a remarkably explosive second half.

Shin Takes Center Stage

The restart belonged entirely to Shin Chang-Moo, who single-handedly flipped the script for the home side. First, he held his nerve from the penalty spot in the 58th minute to restore the vital home advantage. Fourteen minutes later, he connected brilliantly with Ha Seung-Un to fire home Gwangju’s third goal. The sheer Intensity of this fixture was genuinely off the charts, fueled by a barrage of 12 shots from the visitors and a ruthlessly clinical display from the hosts, who scored three times from just six total attempts. The two penalties awarded on the night clearly illustrated the bruising physical toll of the contest, as the lead and momentum swung violently in front of an increasingly frantic and captivated crowd.

Cruelty in the Dying Seconds

Absolutely no one could have anticipated the agonizing, dramatic final chapter of this thriller. Deep into stoppage time at 90+7', Seo Jae-Min lashed onto an S. Mugosa pass, halving the deficit and setting up a nerve-wracking grandstand finish. Then, footballing cruelty reached its absolute peak. Incredibly deep into the 107th minute (90+17'), Incheon was awarded a sudden lifeline penalty. Mugosa stepped up, but his tragic miss ultimately confirmed a hard-fought 3-2 victory for the hosts. While Gwangju remains 11th, gradually closing the gap to safety, this specific triumph breathes much-needed fresh life into their grueling campaign. A massive Upset Factor rating tells the complete story of an unpredictable, breathtaking night where raw survival instincts produced unforgettable magic.

Key Questions

Was the penalty miss by S. Mugosa the turning point?

Absolutely. His shocking failure to convert from the spot deep in the 107th minute shattered Incheon's hopes of snatching a miraculous late equalizer.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

Pure relegation battle desperation tore defensive structures apart, allowing Shin Chang-Moo's clinical finishing and violent momentum shifts to dominate the frantic narrative.

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
46%
54%
Gwangju FC 46%
Incheon United 54%
Shots
6
12
Gwangju FC 6
Incheon United 12
Shots on Target
6
7
Gwangju FC 6
Incheon United 7
Corners
1
3
Gwangju FC 1
Incheon United 3
Yellow Cards
2
4
Gwangju FC 2
Incheon United 4
Red Cards
0
0
Gwangju FC 0
Incheon United 0

Match Events

7' 🔄 Min Sang-Gi B. Gong
Ibiza 🟨 17'
Kim Gun-Hee 🟨 27'
38' Choi Kyoung-Rok (Ju Se-Jong)
H. Oh (Kim Myung-soon) 45'+1
HT
Jeong Chi-In 🟨 51'
58' Shin Chang-Moo
65' 🔄 Park Jeong-In H. Fridjonsson
65' 🔄 Ju Se-Jong Kwon Sung-Yun
Lee Myoung-Joo Lee Dong-Ryul 🔄 70'
Jeong Chi-In I. Undabarrena 🔄 70'
72' Shin Chang-Moo (Ha Seung-Un)
74' 🟨 H. Fridjonsson
H. Oh Lee Chung-Yong 🔄 77'
87' 🔄 Moon Min-seo Ahn Hyeok-Ju
87' 🔄 Ha Seung-Un Kang Hui-Su
Lee Ju-Yong Park Kyung-sub 🔄 87'
Kim Gun-Hee Yeo Seung-Won 🔄 87'
90'+7 🟨 Ahn Hyeok-Ju
Seo Jae-Min (S. Mugosa) 90'+7
Kim Myung-soon 🟨 90'+13
S. Mugosa (S. Mugosa) 90'+17
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Gwangju FC

Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Jin-ho Kim
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Yeong-kyu Ahn
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Sang-ki Min
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Seung-un Ha
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Midfielders
Chang-mu Shin
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Yu Je-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-seo Moon
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Se-jong Ju
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Forwards
Kyoung-Rok Choi
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Jung-In Park
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BENCH
Hee-dong Roh
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Gong Bae-Hyeon
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Kim Yong-Wook
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Seong-yoon Gwon
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Hui-su Kang
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Yong-jun Hong
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Jung Ji-Hun
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Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
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Ahn Hyeok-Ju
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Incheon United

Goalkeepers
Dong-heon Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Kim Myung-Sun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gun-hee Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Juan Ibiza
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Ju-yong Lee
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Midfielders
Gerso Fernandes
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Myung Joo Lee
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Jae-min Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chi-in Jeong
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Forwards
Stefan Mugoša
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hu-sung Oh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Lee Tae Hui
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Iker Undabarrena
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seung-won Yeo
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Park Kyung-sub
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Choi Seung-Gu
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Chung-yong Lee
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Seong-min Kim
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Dong-ryul Lee
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Park Ho-min
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Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/27/2024 Incheon United 1 - 0 Gwangju FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
07/14/2024 Gwangju FC 0 - 2 Incheon United K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
05/25/2024 Incheon United 1 - 1 Gwangju FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
04/03/2024 Gwangju FC 2 - 3 Incheon United K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
10/28/2023 Gwangju FC 0 - 2 Incheon United K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
08/18/2023 Incheon United 2 - 2 Gwangju FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
05/20/2023 Incheon United 1 - 1 Gwangju FC K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
03/18/2023 Gwangju FC 5 - 0 Incheon United K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
04/27/2022 Incheon United 1 - 6 Gwangju FC FA Cup Sungui Arena Park
10/27/2024
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
07/14/2024
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
05/25/2024
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
04/03/2024
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
10/28/2023
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
08/18/2023
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
05/20/2023
K League 1 Sungui Arena Park
03/18/2023
K League 1 Gwangju Football Stadium
04/27/2022
FA Cup Sungui Arena Park
Gwangju FC Win
Incheon United Win
Draw