K League 1 Regular Season - 4

Jeju United FC 0 - 2 FT Ulsan Hyundai FC

Jeju World Cup Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
23
FT
Wed, Mar 18
한국어
Jeju United FC
0-2
Ulsan Hyundai FC
⚡ Intensity 24
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 0
Ulsan's clinical edge sinks Jeju.

Ulsan’s Second-Half Surge Secures Away Points

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. Our verdict: A clinical double strike after the break secured maximum points for the visitors, punishing a home side that controlled the ball but lacked a lethal edge.

The Opening Exchanges

The fixture at Jeju World Cup Stadium began with the home side eager to assert their dominance. Jeju United FC controlled possession with 57% of the ball during the early phases, methodically attempting to pick apart the opposition's defensive shape. Despite producing a flurry of attacking moves and registering seven well-struck shots on target, they found themselves completely frustrated. The Intensity of the midfield collisions set a combative tone, as crunching tackles and tactical discipline neutralised the vast majority of threats against Ulsan Hyundai FC. The visitors absorbed the early pressure intelligently, waiting for the perfect moment to counter-attack. Both teams retreated to the dressing rooms at half-time knowing that a single lapse in concentration could define the entire afternoon.

The Decisive Breakthrough

Following the interval, the tactical chess match immediately transformed into an open contest. Just three minutes into the second half, the crucial breakthrough arrived. In the 48th minute, Jung Seung-Hyun found a pocket of space and finished emphatically to shatter the defensive Balance of the fixture. This pivotal moment forced the hosts to abandon their structured approach and commit more bodies into the attacking third. Sensing the shift in momentum, Ulsan capitalised on their opponents' vulnerability by turning up the set-piece pressure. The visitors earned eight corners throughout the match, using each dead-ball situation to drain the clock and disrupt the rhythm of the game. The lead change fundamentally altered the tactical dynamic, allowing the visitors to comfortably transition into a resolute defensive block.

Closing Out the Contest

With the Stakes exceptionally high for a home side desperate to avoid dropping crucial points, spaces inevitably opened up in their defensive third. Sensing the opportunity to kill the contest, Yago Cariello delivered a devastating knockout blow in the 63rd minute. His precise strike doubled the visitors' advantage and effectively silenced the home crowd. Jeju continued to push forward admirably, ultimately forcing a remarkable seven saves from the Ulsan goalkeeper, but they simply lacked the necessary cutting edge in front of goal. This vital 2-0 victory ensures Ulsan maintains their momentum in the upper tier of the table as genuine title contenders, while a frustrating failure to convert possession into goals leaves the mid-table hosts with plenty of strategic questions.

Key Questions

Who scored the goals in this match?

Jung Seung-Hyun and Yago Cariello scored for Ulsan Hyundai FC in the second half.

How many saves did Ulsan's goalkeeper make?

Ulsan's goalkeeper made 7 crucial saves to deny Jeju United FC any goals.

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
57%
43%
Jeju United FC 57%
Ulsan Hyundai FC 43%
Shots
10
8
Jeju United FC 10
Ulsan Hyundai FC 8
Shots on Target
7
5
Jeju United FC 7
Ulsan Hyundai FC 5
Corners
4
8
Jeju United FC 4
Ulsan Hyundai FC 8
Yellow Cards
2
2
Jeju United FC 2
Ulsan Hyundai FC 2
Red Cards
0
0
Jeju United FC 0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0

Match Events

45' 🟨 Kim Jae-Woo
HT
Jung Seung-Hyun 48'
Kim Young-Gwon Lee Jae-Ik 🔄 52'
H. Lee 🟨 53'
Yago Cariello 63'
65' 🟨 G. Paulauskas
66' 🔄 Oh Jae-Hyeok Kim Shin-Jin
66' 🔄 Yu In-Soo Park Min-jae
D. Bojanic M. Trojak 🔄 73'
H. Lee B. Michel 🔄 73'
Yago Cariello Heo Yool 🔄 73'
76' 🔄 Kim Jun-ha Shin Sang-Eun
82' 🔄 Emerson Negueba Nam Tae-Hee
Lee Dong-Gyeong Lee Min-Hyuk 🔄 84'
Lee Min-Hyuk 🟨 88'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Jeju United FC

Goalkeepers
Dong-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
In-su Yu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-uh Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Julien Celestine
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ryun-sung Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Kim Jun-Ha
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Italo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-gyu Jang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Emerson Ramon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Gytis Paulauskas
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-hyeok Oh
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Chan-gi Ahn
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kwon Ki-Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tae Hee Nam
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Byung-wook Choi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Geon-ung Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-jae Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Shin-jin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Shin Sang-Eun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chang-jun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Goalkeepers
Hyeon-woo Jo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Choi Seok-Hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jeong Seung-hyeon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Young-Gwon Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyun-taek Cho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Darijan Bojanić
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kyu-seong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-hyun Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Dong-gyeong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hui-gyun Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Yago Cariello
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jae-ik Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Miłosz Trojak
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jong-gyu Yoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Lee Min-Hyeok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Benji Michel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yool Heo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jang Si-young
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung Jae-Sang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
11/30/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
08/09/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/11/2025 Jeju United FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
03/09/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/26/2024 Jeju United FC 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/23/2024 Jeju United FC 2 - 3 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
04/28/2024 Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/21/2023 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
06/28/2023 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 1 (AET) Jeju United FC FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
11/30/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
08/09/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/11/2025
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
03/09/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/26/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/23/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
04/28/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/21/2023
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
06/28/2023
FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Jeju United FC Win
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Draw