K League 1 Regular Season - 6
Incheon United 2 - 1 FT Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
10' S. Mugosa (Lee Myoung-Joo)
Kim Yi-Seok 45'+1
45'+4 S. Mugosa
HT
↓ Kim Yi-Seok ↑Lee Soo-Bin 46'
↓ Kim In-Gyun ↑Hong Yun-Sang 46'
↓ Park Se-Jin ↑Yoon Jae-Seok 46'
46' ↓ Park Seung-Ho ↑Lee Chung-Yong
G. Lee 47'
Go Jae-Hyeon (Park Cheol-Woo) 56'
59' ↓ Lee Dong-Ryul ↑Gerso
↓ Go Jae-Hyeon ↑Jeon Byung-Kwan 74'
74' ↓ H. Oh ↑Jeong Chi-In
74' ↓ Lee Myoung-Joo ↑I. Undabarrena
↓ G. Lee ↑Jung Jae-Min 81'
84' ↓ S. Mugosa ↑M. Ferrier
Yoon Jae-Seok 88'
90'+2 Kim Dong-Heon
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
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Park Kyung-sub
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Juan Ibiza
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Ju-yong Lee
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Midfielders
Dong-ryul Lee
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Myung Joo Lee
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Jae-min Seo
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Hu-sung Oh
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Forwards
Stefan Mugoša
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Park Seung-ho
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BENCH
Lee Tae Hui
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Iker Undabarrena
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Choi Seung-Gu
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Gun-hee Kim
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Seung-won Yeo
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Chung-yong Lee
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Chi-in Jeong
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Gerso Fernandes
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Morgan Ferrier
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Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
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Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Hyeon-uh Kim
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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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Kim Lee-Seok
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Tae-jun Park
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In-kyun 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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Yoon Jae-Seok
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Si-hoo Hong
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Kim Min-kyu
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Soo-bin Lee
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Jeon Byung-kwan
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Chung Ma-ho
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Yun-sang Hong
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Jeong Jae-Min
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 07/05/2024 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 06/19/2024 | Incheon United | 0 - 0 (PEN 1-0) | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | FA Cup | Sungui Arena Park |
| 05/05/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 2 - 2 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 09/18/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 1 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 07/16/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 0 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 03/13/2022 | Incheon United | 1 - 0 | Sangju Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 08/29/2020 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 3 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Sangju Stadium |
| 07/11/2020 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Sangju Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
09/15/2024
07/05/2024
06/19/2024
05/05/2024
09/18/2022
07/16/2022
03/13/2022
08/29/2020
07/11/2020
Incheon United Win
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mugosa's Masterclass Sinks Gimcheon at Sungui Arena Park
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Incheon United proved that possession without penetration is meaningless, riding a clinical first-half performance to secure three vital points in the early-season relegation battle.
The Early Breakthrough
The hosts wasted no time laying down a marker at Sungui Arena Park, fully aware of their precarious position in the league. Incheon United shattered the Balance of the match within the opening 10 minutes through a beautifully orchestrated move. Lee Myoung-Joo unlocked the defense with a precise delivery, finding S. Mugosa who finished with characteristic ruthlessness. Despite falling behind early, Gimcheon Sangmu FC steadily grabbed control of the midfield, dominating possession as they searched for an immediate response. They commanded the ball well in the middle third, stringing together passes and trying to stretch the home defense. However, their slow build-up play allowed the home side to remain incredibly compact and comfortably weather the initial storm.
The Penalty Pivot
The defining moment of the match arrived just as the referee checked his watch for halftime. Gimcheon's growing frustration boiled over, resulting in a clumsy and completely avoidable challenge that gifted the hosts a golden opportunity from the penalty spot. Up stepped Mugosa in the fourth minute of stoppage time, coolly burying the spot-kick to double his tally and leave the visitors stunned. A remarkably high Intensity rating told the story of a fiercely contested half where Gimcheon committed 17 total fouls in the match, ultimately punishing themselves in the worst possible way. Going into the break 2-0 down, the visitors faced a monumental task, knowing their territorial dominance had yielded absolutely no tangible reward.
A Tense Finale
Gimcheon emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigor, and their relentless attacking pressure finally paid dividends in the 56th minute. Go Jae-Hyeon timed his run perfectly to latch onto a brilliant Park Cheol-Woo assist, slotting the ball home to halve the deficit. The Stakes skyrocketed over the final half-hour as the visitors mounted sustained set-piece pressure, accumulating a significant portion of the match's ten corners while pinning the hosts deep in their own half. Yet, Incheon's defensive block stood remarkably firm against the onslaught, throwing bodies on the line to protect their slender lead. By surviving with a mere 38 percent possession, the hosts claimed a critical victory that provides vital breathing room at the bottom of the table.
Key Questions
Who was the standout performer for Incheon United?
S. Mugosa was the match-winner, scoring a clinical open-play goal in the 10th minute and adding a crucial penalty just before halftime.
Why did Gimcheon Sangmu FC lose despite dominating possession?
Despite controlling 62% of the ball, Gimcheon only managed two shots on target and conceded a costly penalty through poor defensive discipline.
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.
A Mid-Table Grind at Sungui Arena Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. With a lackluster Form rating and minimal broader appeal, this early-season K League clash is strictly for the die-hards.
The Setup
Incheon United are struggling to find any comfort on their own turf. Boasting just one win in four home outings, their domestic woes are severely dragging down their overall Form. The visitors, Gimcheon Sangmu FC, arrive at Sungui Arena Park on April 05, 2026, sitting bottom of the 12-team table. However, their league position masks a stubborn defensive streak—they have recorded five draws in six games. This creates a surprisingly high Balance rating, though modest Stakes and a distinct lack of marquee Stars completely drain the fixture of mainstream entertainment value.
Key Battle
Expect a grueling contest between Incheon's disjointed attacking unit and Gimcheon's resilient, risk-averse backline. With neither side demonstrating much cutting edge recently, the midfield transition battle will dictate a sluggish tempo.
Our Prediction
Gimcheon Sangmu will gladly frustrate their hosts to grind out yet another stalemate. We expect a cagey, low-event 1-1 draw where neither team dares to completely take the shackles off.