K League 1 Regular Season - 15
Jeonbuk Motors 1 - 0 FT Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
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Match Events
HT
↓ Lim Dug-Keun ↑K. Lee 62'
↓ Go Jae-Hyeon ↑Jeon Byung-Kwan 62'
66' ↓ Oberdan ↑J. Gamboa
66' ↓ Lee Seung-Woo ↑Kim Seung-Sub
K. Lee 67'
↓ Kim Joo-Chan ↑Kim In-Gyun 73'
↓ Park Se-Jin ↑Roh Kyung-Ho 73'
79' ↓ Lee Dong-Jun ↑Tiago Orobo
↓ T. Park ↑Lee Chan-Wook 81'
85' Kim Young-Bin
87' ↓ Kim Jin-gyu ↑Lee Yeong-Jae
87' ↓ Choi Woo-Jin ↑Yeon Je-Woon
Baek Jong-beom 90'+4
90'+7 Tiago Orobo (Kim Young-Bin)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Jeonbuk Motors
Goalkeepers
Bum-keun Song
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Defenders
Tae-hyeon Kim
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Yeong-bin Kim
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Kim Ha-Jun
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Choi Woo-jin
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Midfielders
Oberdan Alionço
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Jin-gyu Kim
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Dong-jun Lee
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Kang Sang-Yun
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Seung-Woo Lee
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Forwards
Bruno Mota
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BENCH
Ju-hyeon Lee
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Je-un Yeon
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Lee Sang-myung
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Ju-hyeong Kim
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João Gamboa
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Yeong-jae Lee
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Seong-ung Maeng
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Seung-seob Kim
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Tiago Orobó
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Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
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Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Byeon Jun-soo
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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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Deok-geun Lim
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Tae-jun Park
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Joo-chan 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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Lee Chan-wook
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Si-hoo Hong
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Jeon Byung-kwan
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Lee Kang-Hyeon
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Roh Kyung-ho
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Soo-bin Lee
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In-kyun Kim
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Jeong Jae-Min
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 1 - 1 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 10/25/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 3 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 09/20/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 - 2 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 06/27/2025 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 1 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 02/16/2025 | Jeonbuk Motors | 2 - 1 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 07/14/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 4 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 05/25/2024 | Jeonbuk Motors | 0 - 0 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | K League 1 | Jeonju World Cup Stadium |
| 03/17/2024 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 1 - 0 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 09/03/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 2 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
| 07/02/2022 | Sangju Sangmu FC | 1 - 2 | Jeonbuk Motors | K League 1 | Gimcheon Stadium |
03/08/2026
10/25/2025
09/20/2025
06/27/2025
02/16/2025
07/14/2024
05/25/2024
03/17/2024
09/03/2022
07/02/2022
Jeonbuk Motors Win
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 15 | 32 | 27 | 12 | +15 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 15 | 26 | 22 | 20 | +2 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 15 | 26 | 21 | 12 | +9 | |
| 4 | Gangwon FC | 15 | 24 | 19 | 10 | +9 | |
| 5 | Pohang Steelers | 15 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 0 | |
| 6 | Incheon United | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 | +4 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | +3 | |
| 8 | Jeju United FC | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | -3 | |
| 9 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 15 | -4 | |
| 10 | Daejeon Citizen | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | +1 | |
| 11 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | -6 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 15 | 7 | 7 | 37 | -30 |
P: 15 GD: +15
P: 15 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: +9
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: -3
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -30
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Orobo Strike Masks Jeonbuk's Frustrations
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A desperately flat encounter was saved by 97th-minute heroics, securing vital points for the hosts despite a largely uninspiring performance.
The Grinding Opening
The afternoon at Jeonju World Cup Stadium began with a distinctly low Intensity as both sides struggled to find an attacking rhythm. Jeonbuk Motors controlled possession, holding fifty-five percent of the ball, but their build-up play lacked the necessary penetration to trouble the visitors. Gimcheon Sangmu FC set up a resilient defensive block, seemingly content to absorb pressure and look for isolated counter-attacks. The initial exchanges were mired in the midfield, with neither team able to dictate the tempo or force meaningful saves. A combination of misplaced final passes and rigid defensive formations resulted in a stagnant early phase, leaving the home supporters frustrated by the lack of clear-cut opportunities in the final third.
A Battle of Attrition
As the match wore on, the Balance of play remained deadlocked in a tactical stalemate. Jeonbuk continued to press forward, launching ninety-six attacks over the course of the match, but their finishing was woefully inaccurate. Eleven shots sailed off target, transforming what should have been sustained pressure into a series of wasted set-pieces and goal kicks for the opposition. Gimcheon Sangmu FC, despite managing only a handful of entries into the penalty area, maintained their defensive discipline remarkably well. The visitors registered just two shots on target themselves, underscoring the severe lack of cutting edge on display from both outfits. The second half deteriorated into a gruelling physical contest with persistent fouls interrupting whatever brief flashes of fluidity emerged.
The Stoppage Time Steal
Just as a goalless draw seemed inevitable, the late drama unfolded to completely alter the Stakes of the afternoon. In the ninety-seventh minute, deep into stoppage time, the home side finally broke the resilient defensive line. Kim Young-Bin delivered a crucial pass to find Tiago Orobo, who slotted home a dramatic winner to shatter the away team's hearts. This desperate late strike ensures Jeonbuk stays right in the mix for the championship group, keeping their aspirations alive. Conversely, the cruel finish leaves Gimcheon stranded in the relegation battle, seven points adrift from safety. The immense late Upset Factor completely flipped the narrative, masking ninety minutes of frustration with one moment of pure elation for the home crowd.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Tiago Orobo?
Tiago Orobo's ninety-seventh-minute strike shattered a gruelling stalemate, arriving with seconds left on the clock to completely change the match outcome.
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.
Jeonbuk Eye Top Spot as Gimcheon Arrive in Jeonju
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A clash of trajectories sees title-chasing Jeonbuk heavily favored against a Gimcheon side desperate to escape the lower reaches of the table.
The Setup
As the teams step onto the pitch at Jeonju World Cup Stadium on May 17, 2026, the contrast couldn't be clearer. Jeonbuk Motors are unbeaten in five, riding a strong Form rating into this K League 1 fixture. Conversely, Gimcheon Sangmu FC sit nervously in 10th place. The competitive Balance is heavily skewed towards the hosts, reflecting a massive gap in probability. However, with a combined 3.8 goals per game this season, a modest Stakes rating shouldn't detract from the sheer entertainment value. Expect a match driven by the attacking Stars on the pitch rather than tight tactical caution.
Key Battle
Jeonbuk's high-flying attack will relentlessly test Gimcheon's leaky backline. Having conceded 20 goals in just 14 matches, the away defense must somehow find a way to absorb wave after wave of sustained home pressure without crumbling early.
Our Prediction
Jeonbuk's firepower will ultimately overwhelm the visitors. Expect a comfortable 3-1 home victory, with Gimcheon grabbing a late consolation goal on the counter after the hosts have already secured the points and eased off the gas.