K League 1 Regular Season - 3
Pohang Steelers 1 - 1 FT Incheon United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jeong Chi-In 34'
36' Lee Chang-Woo
S. Mugosa 43'
HT
46' ↓ Kim In-Sung ↑Kim Yong-Hak
46' ↓ J. da Rocha Junior ↑Jorge Teixeira
46' Lee Ho-Jae (Jorge Teixeira)
↓ Jeong Chi-In ↑Lee Chung-Yong 61'
64' ↓ Lee Chang-Woo ↑Hwang Seo-Woong
73' ↓ Kim Dong-Jin ↑J. Tranziska
Ibiza 82'
↓ Gerso ↑Lee Dong-Ryul 85'
85' ↓ K. Nishiya ↑Wanderson
89' Kang Min-Jun
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Pohang Steelers
Goalkeepers
In-jae Hwang
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Defenders
Min-jun Kang
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Min-kwang Jeon
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Hyeon-seo Han
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Jeong-won Eo
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Midfielders
Chang-woo Lee
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Dong-jin Kim
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Juninho Rocha
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Kento Nishiya
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In-sung Kim
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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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Kwang-hun Shin
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Hwang Seo-woong
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Ho-jin Kim
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Seung-ho Kim
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Yong-hak Kim
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Jorge Teixeira
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Jakob Tranziska
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Incheon United
Goalkeepers
Dong-heon Kim
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Defenders
Kim Myung-Sun
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Gun-hee Kim
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Juan Ibiza
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Ju-yong Lee
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Midfielders
Gerso Fernandes
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Myung Joo Lee
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Jae-min Seo
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Chi-in Jeong
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Forwards
Stefan Mugoša
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Hu-sung Oh
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BENCH
Lee Tae Hui
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Park Kyung-sub
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Choi Seung-Gu
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Seung-won Yeo
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Iker Undabarrena
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Chung-yong Lee
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Seong-min Kim
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Dong-ryul Lee
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Park Ho-min
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 06/23/2024 | Incheon United | 1 - 3 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 04/28/2024 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 0 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 10/20/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 09/02/2023 | Incheon United | 0 - 2 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 06/25/2023 | Incheon United | 0 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 04/30/2023 | Pohang Steelers | 0 - 2 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
| 10/16/2022 | Incheon United | 1 - 1 | Pohang Steelers | K League 1 | Sungui Arena Park |
| 08/20/2022 | Pohang Steelers | 1 - 1 | Incheon United | K League 1 | Steelyard Stadium |
09/27/2024
06/23/2024
04/28/2024
10/20/2023
09/02/2023
06/25/2023
04/30/2023
10/16/2022
08/20/2022
Pohang Steelers Win
Incheon United Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Three-Minute Thrill in an Offensive Drought
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Two quick-fire goals interrupted an otherwise lifeless encounter, exposing a severe lack of creativity from both sides.
An Uninspired Opening
The highly anticipated clash at Pohang Steel Yard began with all the attacking urgency of a midweek training session. Pohang Steelers controlled possession at a steady 55 percent, methodically moving the ball from side to side, yet entirely failing to penetrate the opposition's rigid defensive block. The overall Intensity of the opening exchanges was staggeringly low, with both midfields merely cancelling each other out and the respective goalkeepers acting as distant spectators. With zero big chances created during this period, the early phase felt less like a competitive football match and more like a cautious staring contest waiting for an individual error to finally spark some action.
The Brief Awakening
Just as the frustrated home crowd prepared to welcome a mercifully scoreless half-time whistle, the match violently sprang to life in an uncharacteristic burst of quality. In the 43rd minute, S. Mugosa found a rare pocket of space inside the penalty area and ruthlessly fired Incheon United into a sudden, unexpected lead. However, the fragile Balance of the tie shifted almost immediately upon the restart. In the 46th minute, Jorge Teixeira carved out an opening on the break, setting up Lee Ho-Jae to smash home a vital equalizer before the visitors could even settle. That chaotic three-minute window miraculously contained nearly all the attacking intent either side would muster all afternoon.
Settling for the Point
Following the dramatic and chaotic conclusion to the first half, the second period disappointingly reverted to a cautious, methodical grind. With a staggering total of only three shots recorded by both teams combined across the entire ninety minutes, neither side possessed the necessary offensive firepower or tactical bravery to claim all three points. While the early season Stakes dictate that crucial points cannot be dropped so carelessly in the K League 1, the 1-1 draw ultimately leaves Pohang securely rooted in fifth and Incheon hovering uncomfortably in seventh place. The stark lack of a decisive final-third presence remains a glaring issue that both managers must urgently address in the coming weeks.
Key Questions
Who opened the scoring for Incheon United?
S. Mugosa scored the opening goal for Incheon United in the 43rd minute.
Who assisted Pohang Steelers' equalizer?
Jorge Teixeira provided the assist for Lee Ho-Jae's equalizing goal in the 46th minute.
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 Scramble for the Top Half
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 65/100. An intense tactical grind awaits as two closely matched sides battle to secure their foothold in the top six.
The Setup
This March 15, 2026 fixture at Pohang Steel Yard brings us a genuine early-season six-pointer in K League 1. Pohang Steelers currently sit in fifth place with nine points, heavily relying on a watertight defense that has conceded just five goals in seven outings. Visiting Incheon United trail by only two points in seventh, presenting a completely different tactical identity—scoring nine but shipping a concerning twelve goals. An exceptionally high Balance rating confirms there is very little to separate these two squads on paper. However, a modest Form rating for both camps highlights recent inconsistencies, making this match a critical pivot point for their respective seasons. With a low Stars rating indicating a lack of individual match-winners on display, collective discipline will dictate the outcome.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be a classic unit-versus-unit affair: Pohang's deeply organized back line against Incheon's relatively chaotic but capable attacking front. If the hosts can maintain their structural integrity and frustrate the visitors, they will comfortably control the tempo. Conversely, Incheon must find a way to bypass a low defensive block without leaving themselves dangerously exposed to swift counter-attacks.
Our Prediction
We expect a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side. Pohang's defensive resilience should suffocate the visiting attackers, allowing them to nick a scrappy goal and secure all three points.