K League 1 Regular Season - 8
Pohang Steelers 0 - 1 FT FC Anyang
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' J. da Rocha Junior
HT
46' ↓ J. da Rocha Junior ↑Wanderson
55' ↓ Hwang Seo-Woong ↑J. Tranziska
57' Kim Dong-Jin
↓ Moon Seong-Woo ↑Airton Moises 59'
↓ Lee Jin-Yong ↑T. Oude Kotte 59'
66' ↓ Kim Dong-Jin ↑Ki Sung-Yueng
Choi Geon-Joo (Kim Un) 68'
↓ Kim Un ↑Park Jeong-hun 78'
82' ↓ Shin Kwang-Hoon ↑Cho Sang-Hyeok
82' ↓ Kim Ye-Sung ↑Son Seung-Beom
Lee Tae-Hee 84'
↓ Matheus Oliveira ↑Kim Bo-Kyung 85'
↓ Kim Jung-Hyun ↑Lee Chang-Yong 85'
Kim Jeong-Hoon 90'
Park Jeong-hun 90'+3
90'+4 Lee Ho-Jae
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
In-jae Hwang
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Defenders
Ye-Sung Kim
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Kwang-hun Shin
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Chan-yong Park
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Ho-jin Kim
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Jeong-won Eo
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Midfielders
Juninho Rocha
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Dong-jin Kim
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Seung-ho Kim
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Hwang Seo-woong
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Forwards
Lee Ho-jae
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BENCH
Seung-hwan Lee
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Wanderson
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Min-jun Kang
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Min-kwang Jeon
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Sung-Yueng Ki
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Kento Nishiya
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Jakob Tranziska
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Son Seung-beom
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Sang-hyeok Cho
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FC Anyang
Goalkeepers
Jung-hoon Kim
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Defenders
Tae-heui Lee
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Yeong-chan Kim
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Kyung-won Kwon
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Dong-jin Kim
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Midfielders
Matheus Oliveira
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Jung-hyun Kim
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Jin-yong Lee
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Forwards
Geon-Joo Choi
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Un Kim
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Moon Seong-Woo
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BENCH
Da-sol Kim
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Thomas Oude Kotte
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Chang-yong Lee
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Kang Ji-hun
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Bo-kyung Kim
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York Rafael
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Airton
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Jeong-hun Park
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Chae Hyun-woo
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 | FC Anyang | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Anyang Stadium |
| 05/23/2025 | FC Anyang | 0 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Anyang Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Pohang Steelers | 2 - 1 | FC Anyang | K League 1 | Pohang Steel Yard |
08/15/2025
05/23/2025
04/12/2025
Pohang Steelers Win
FC Anyang Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -1
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
Anyang's Smash-and-Grab Silences the Steel Yard
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A classic away performance saw FC Anyang absorb sustained pressure before snatching a gritty three points on the road.
Early Stalemate in the Steel Yard
Pohang Steelers started with clear intent, eager to pull themselves away from the murky waters of the early-season relegation zone. They controlled possession (58%) in front of their expectant home crowd at Pohang Steel Yard, looking to set the tempo. Despite their territorial advantage, the Intensity remained unexpectedly low throughout a cagey and methodical opening phase. Wanderson and the Pohang attacking unit probed the flanks relentlessly but struggled to break down a beautifully drilled away block. FC Anyang seemed completely content to sit deep, absorb the pressure, and disrupt the hosts' rhythm, committing 18 tactical fouls over the match. The Balance of play heavily favored the home side in terms of pure possession and territory, yet they failed to register a single big chance created in a deeply frustrating first half.
The Sucker Punch
With the Stakes rising as the clock ticked past the hour mark, both teams knew a single mistake could define their weekend. The dynamic shifted in an instant. Completely against the run of play, FC Anyang found their golden breakthrough. In the 68th minute, a swift transition caught the hosts napping. Kim Un spotted a fleeting gap in the usually solid home defense and delivered a precise, defense-splitting pass into the path of Choi Geon-Joo. The forward made absolutely no mistake, finishing clinically past the keeper to alter the entire course of the match. This unexpected and ruthless strike highlighted a remarkably high Upset Factor, stunning the home faithful who had watched their team completely dominate the ball to absolutely no tangible avail.
Frustration and Fallout
Falling behind forced Pohang Steelers to commit even more bodies forward, desperate to salvage a point and avoid a damaging defeat at home. However, their final product remained utterly blunt despite overwhelming numerical advantages in the attacking third. The hosts launched a staggering 120 total attacks and won 19 free kicks, but could only muster a meager two shots on target all evening. The visitors executed an absolute masterclass in low-block defending, clearing their lines, sweeping up loose balls, and professionally winding down the clock. Securing this vital 1-0 victory provides a massive boost for Anyang in their early-season league campaign. This classic smash-and-grab result leaves Pohang searching for immediate attacking answers, while the visitors will take immense confidence from their disciplined, opportunistic triumph.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal?
Choi Geon-Joo scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute, assisted by Kim Un.
How did the stats reflect the match?
Pohang controlled 58% possession and launched 120 attacks, but Anyang's defense held firm, securing an upset victory.
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 War of Attrition in Pohang
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 45/100. With both sides struggling to find the net and string together wins, expect a pragmatic, low-scoring affair rather than a footballing spectacle.
The Setup
This April 19 clash at the Pohang Steel Yard brings together two sides desperate for a spark. Pohang Steelers have been defensively resolute but historically blunt up top, managing just four goals in their opening seven league fixtures. Meanwhile, FC Anyang arrive burdened by a five-match winless streak. The lack of momentum results in a poor Form rating. Early in the season, the Stakes are understandably low, and a lack of marquee names brings the Stars rating down. However, a high Balance score highlights just how evenly matched these two struggling outfits are in the mid-table pack.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by whether Pohang's misfiring forward line can exploit Anyang's fragile defensive structure. The visitors will likely sit deep, challenging the home side to break them down while waiting for an elusive counter-attacking opportunity.
Our Prediction
Neither team possesses the cutting edge to dominate. Expect a tense, disjointed match where a single mistake could be decisive. A 0-0 or 1-1 draw is our expectation, with both sides ultimately settling for a shared point.