K League 1 Gameweek 17

Incheon United 0 - 1 FT FC Anyang

Sungui Arena Park

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Futmetrix Verdict
40
FT
Sun, Jul 12
한국어
Incheon United
0-1
FC Anyang
⚡ Intensity 23
⚖️ Balance 24
🏆 Stakes 56
🎲 Upset 60
Anyang's early strike stuns Sungui.

Early Strike and Goalkeeping Heroics Secure Anyang's Upset

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. In a quintessential mid-table showdown, unwavering defensive resilience ultimately triumphed over relentless but blunt attacking possession.

The Early Breakthrough

Before the crowd at Sungui Arena Park could even settle into their seats, the tactical script was completely torn apart. The Stakes were exceptionally high in this crucial clash for top-half positioning, yet the delicate Balance of the match was shattered in just the fourth minute. A moment of pristine vision from Matheus Oliveira unlocked the home defence, allowing Kwon Kyung-Won to deliver a clinical finish. This early opener fundamentally altered the complexion of the afternoon, forcing Incheon United to immediately abandon caution and chase the game, while granting FC Anyang the perfect platform to execute a deep, counter-attacking block.

A Siege at Sungui

Stung by the early concession, the hosts responded by laying siege to the opposition penalty area. Commanding a massive 65% of possession, they launched wave after wave of attacks, forcing 9 shots on target in a desperate hunt for parity. The sheer Intensity of the attacking pressure was met by a monumental goalkeeping display. With a staggering 14 saves shared between the two keepers, the away side's custodian was the undeniable standout, producing 10 crucial stops to repeatedly deny the home forwards. Despite weaving intricate passing networks and dominating territory, the hosts found themselves continually frustrated by a wall of resolute defensive bodies and inspired reflexes.

The Underdog Triumphs

When the final whistle blew, the scoreboard reflected a significant Upset Factor. Defying the statistical probability gap, the visitors secured a gritty 1-0 victory that reverberates through the league standings. Taking all three points lifts them to 23 points, solidifying their grip on 6th place and strengthening their Championship Group aspirations. For the defeated hosts, the fallout is stark. Stuck on 21 points and marooned in 7th, they remain entrenched in the Relegation Group. With the safety line now uncomfortably close, their inability to convert overwhelming possession into tangible goals presents a glaring issue they must immediately rectify to salvage their season.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Incheon United's season?

Leaving them in 7th place and deeply embedded in the Relegation Group, they must urgently find a clinical edge to distance themselves from the drop zone.

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
65%
35%
Incheon United 65%
FC Anyang 35%
Shots on Target
9
5
Incheon United 9
FC Anyang 5
Corners
5
3
Incheon United 5
FC Anyang 3
Fouls
9
13
Incheon United 9
FC Anyang 13
Yellow Cards
2
3
Incheon United 2
FC Anyang 3
Red Cards
0
0
Incheon United 0
FC Anyang 0

Match Events

Kwon Kyung-Won (Matheus Oliveira) 4'
Kim Jung-Hyun 🟨 9'
HT
46' 🔄 Gerso S. Mugosa
Breno Herculano Kim Un 🔄 60'
Choi Geon-Joo Moon Seong-Woo 🔄 60'
Choe Gyu-hyeon 🟨 61'
Kim Jung-Hyun Lee Jin-Yong 🔄 65'
65' 🔄 Lee Dong-Ryul Jeong Chi-In
66' 🟨 M. Ferrier
78' 🔄 Kim Young-whan I. Undabarrena
78' 🔄 Kim Myung-soon Choi Seung-gu
Choe Gyu-hyeon B. Knezevic 🔄 82'
Chae Hyun-woo Kang Ji-hun 🔄 82'
85' 🟨 I. Undabarrena
Kim Jeong-Hoon 🟨 90'+3
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

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
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ju-yong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Dong-ryul Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-min Seo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Young-whan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gerso Fernandes
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Chung-yong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Morgan Ferrier
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Lee Tae Hui
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Choi Seung-Gu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Iker Undabarrena
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Sang-ki Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Kyung-sub
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chi-in Jeong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Seong-min Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Stefan Mugoša
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Seung-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

FC Anyang

Goalkeepers
Jung-hoon Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Tae-heui Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-yong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kyung-won Kwon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Jae-Hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Matheus Oliveira
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung-hyun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Gyu-hyeon Choe
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Geon-Joo Choi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Breno Herculano
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chae Hyun-woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Da-sol Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kang Ji-hun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yeong-chan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dong-jin Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Moon Seong-Woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-yong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Branislav Knežević
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Bo-kyung Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Un Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/22/2026 FC Anyang 0 - 1 Incheon United K League 1 Anyang Stadium
04/14/2021 Incheon United 0 - 3 FC Anyang FA Cup Sungui Arena Park
03/22/2026
K League 1 Anyang Stadium
04/14/2021
FA Cup Sungui Arena Park
Incheon United Win
FC Anyang Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 16 35 28 12 +16 WFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-07-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 1 - 2 FC Seoul (16-05-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)LJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)
2 Jeonbuk Motors 17 29 25 15 +10 WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 3 Jeonbuk Motors (11-07-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Gangwon FC (04-07-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (17-05-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (13-05-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)
3 Pohang Steelers 17 28 18 14 +4 WGwangju FC 0 - 3 Pohang Steelers (11-07-2026)WFC Anyang 2 - 3 Pohang Steelers (04-07-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (17-05-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)
4 Gangwon FC 16 27 21 11 +10 WJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Gangwon FC (04-07-2026)WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (17-05-2026)WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)
5 Ulsan Hyundai FC 17 27 24 24 0 LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 3 Jeonbuk Motors (11-07-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-07-2026)LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC (17-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (13-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)
6 FC Anyang 17 23 22 19 +3 WIncheon United 0 - 1 FC Anyang (12-07-2026)LFC Anyang 2 - 3 Pohang Steelers (04-07-2026)WJeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Anyang (17-05-2026)DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)
7 Incheon United 17 21 21 19 +2 LIncheon United 0 - 1 FC Anyang (12-07-2026)LFC Seoul 1 - 0 Incheon United (05-07-2026)WIncheon United 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (16-05-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)
8 Jeju United FC 17 20 14 17 -3 DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-07-2026)LJeju United FC 1 - 2 FC Anyang (17-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC (13-05-2026)WJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)
9 Bucheon FC 1995 17 19 14 18 -4 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-07-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-07-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 2 - 0 Pohang Steelers (17-05-2026)DBucheon FC 1995 0 - 0 Jeonbuk Motors (13-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)
10 Daejeon Citizen 17 18 19 18 +1 DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-07-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 2 - 2 Bucheon FC 1995 (04-07-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 1 - 2 FC Seoul (16-05-2026)LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)
11 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 17 16 17 23 -6 DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (11-07-2026)DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-07-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (17-05-2026)DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 17 8 8 41 -33 LGwangju FC 0 - 3 Pohang Steelers (11-07-2026)DGwangju FC 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-07-2026)LIncheon United 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (16-05-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)