K League 1 Gameweek 23
Gwangju FC 1 - 2 FT Pohang Steelers
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
J. Tranziska (Park Chan-Yong) 38'
HT
↓ Hwang Seo-Woong ↑Kang Min-Jun 46'
53' Ri Yong-jik
↓ Ki Sung-Yueng ↑Lee Chang-Woo 59'
62' J. Lee
68' ↓ Moon Min-seo ↑Yu Je-Ho
68' ↓ Ri Yong-jik ↑Kim Woo-jin
↓ Jung Han-Min ↑Won Ki-Jong 69'
74' ↓ Kwon Sung-Yun ↑Ha Seung-Un
82' Shin Chang-Moo
82' ↓ Shin Chang-Moo ↑A. Ba Loua
82' ↓ Choi Kyoung-Rok ↑Kim Jong-Suk
84' J. Iredale (Kim Woo-jin)
↓ Jeon Min-kwang ↑Jin Si-woo 86'
↓ J. Tranziska ↑Jorge Teixeira 86'
Wanderson (Won Ki-Jong) 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Kyeong-min Kim
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Defenders
Sung-yun Kwon
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Teun van Grunsven
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Yeong-kyu Ahn
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João Pedro
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Midfielders
Chang-mu Shin
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Kyoung-Rok Choi
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Yong-jik Ri
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Min-seo Moon
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Forwards
Hólmbert Aron Friðjónsson
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John Iredale
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BENCH
Dong-hwa Kim
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Suk-Hwan Jang
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Seung-kyeom Im
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Kim Woo-Jin
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Yu Je-ho
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Adriel D'Avila Ba Loua
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Kim Jong-Seok
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Se-jong Ju
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Seung-un Ha
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Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
Sung-min Hong
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Defenders
Park Chan-Yong
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Min-kwang Jeon
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Ho-jin Kim
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Midfielders
Jeong-won Eo
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Sung-Yueng Ki
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Dong-jin Kim
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Wanderson
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Forwards
Hwang Seo-woong
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Jakob Tranziska
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Han-min Jung
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BENCH
Pyeong-guk Yun
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Min-jun Kang
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Chang-woo Lee
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Jin Si-Woo
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Ye-Sung Kim
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Ki-jong Won
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Jorge Teixeira
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Juninho Rocha
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Sang-hyeok Cho
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2026 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/22/2026 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 08/10/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 05/18/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
| 03/22/2025 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 09/13/2024 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/28/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 12/03/2023 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 0 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/13/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
07/11/2026
04/22/2026
08/10/2025
05/18/2025
03/22/2025
09/13/2024
05/28/2024
03/17/2024
12/03/2023
08/13/2023
Gwangju FC Win
Pohang Steelers Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +20
P: 22 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: +8
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -4
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 24 | 50 | 46 | 19 | +27 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 24 | 37 | 37 | 34 | +3 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 24 | 37 | 31 | 22 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 23 | 35 | 28 | 22 | +6 | |
| 5 | Jeju United FC | 24 | 35 | 27 | 24 | +3 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 23 | 33 | 30 | 25 | +5 | |
| 7 | Pohang Steelers | 24 | 31 | 22 | 28 | -6 | |
| 8 | FC Anyang | 24 | 30 | 30 | 37 | -7 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 0 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 24 | 29 | 32 | 28 | +4 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 24 | 26 | 23 | 29 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 24 | 11 | 12 | 50 | -38 |
P: 24 GD: +27
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 24 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -7
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 24 GD: +4
P: 24 GD: -6
P: 24 GD: -38
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Pohang Steal the Points as Wanderson Strikes Late
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A dramatic 97th-minute winner condemned rock-bottom Gwangju FC to another brutal defeat, as Pohang Steelers executed a classic smash-and-grab despite facing overwhelming statistical pressure.
The Opening Act
Gwangju Football Stadium hosted a clash with massive Stakes for the hosts, desperate to spark a late-season revival and escape the relegation zone. Under immense pressure, the home side controlled possession early on, completely pinning Pohang Steelers back with relentless offensive play. Gwangju racked up nine corners in total, constantly threatening from dead-ball situations. However, the visitors struck first completely against the run of play, executing a flawless transition. In the 38th minute, J. Tranziska found the back of the net after a clever through ball from Park Chan-Yong, exploiting a momentarily disjointed defensive line. The Balance of play heavily favoured the hosts in terms of pure attacking volume, yet they went into the break trailing.
The Pivot
The second half saw the Intensity rise dramatically as Gwangju FC threw absolutely everything forward in search of a lifeline. They peppered the visitors' goal with nine shots on target, turning the penalty area into a relentless siege. This offensive barrage forced extraordinary goalkeeper heroics from the Pohang shot-stopper, who was called into action repeatedly, tallying eight crucial saves to preserve his side's fragile lead. Just as it seemed the visitors would weather the vicious storm, the hosts finally found their desperately sought breakthrough. In the 84th minute, J. Iredale managed to beat the keeper, finishing off a sharp pass from Kim Woo-jin to level the score at 1-1 and send the home supporters into raptures.
Resolution
But football can be a remarkably cruel sport, and the final moments delivered a crushing blow to the home faithful. Deep into stoppage time, with a high Upset Factor looming and Gwangju committing bodies forward for a potential winner, Pohang mounted one last decisive counter-attack. In the 97th minute, Wanderson connected perfectly with Won Ki-Jong's assist to bury the late winner, completely shattering Gwangju's hard-earned momentum. The 2-1 away victory successfully snapped Pohang's miserable five-match losing streak, offering them a vital boost. Conversely, the hosts remain firmly rooted to the bottom of the table, now a daunting 20 points adrift of safety. This evenly-matched thriller highlighted the harsh reality of the top flight: clinical finishing always trumps sheer possession.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Wanderson?
Extremely dramatic. Wanderson struck deep into stoppage time in the 97th minute to break a 1-1 deadlock, snatching all three points against the run of play.
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.
K League 1: Desperation Meets Decline in Gwangju
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A grim spectacle awaits as the league's most porous defense meets a side suffering a dramatic mid-season collapse, making this an easy fixture to pass on.
The Setup
When Gwangju FC host Pohang Steelers at Gwangju Football Stadium this August 15, 2026, the atmosphere will be thick with anxiety. Our low Stakes assessment reflects the reality of a disjointed 12th versus 8th clash. Gwangju are rock bottom, boasting a dismal 9.1% home win rate and a staggering minus 36 goal difference. However, Pohang's recent Form is equally concerning; they drag a miserable five-match losing streak into this encounter. A modest Balance rating suggests Pohang remain slight favorites, but with limited Stars on display, expectations for high-quality football should remain firmly in check.
Key Battle
With both sides struggling to dictate play, the critical battle pits Gwangju's brittle backline against Pohang's misfiring attack. Gwangju have conceded 47 times this season, meaning Pohang's forwards will view this as the perfect opportunity to snap their scoring drought. If the hosts cannot shore up their defensive structure, the visitors will eventually find a way through.
Our Prediction
We expect Pohang Steelers to grind out a narrow away victory. Gwangju's inability to keep clean sheets will be their undoing. The visitors will likely dominate possession, patiently probing before exposing a defensive error to secure a 1-0 or 2-0 win.