K League 1 Regular Season - 13
Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 FT Bucheon FC 1995
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
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Match Events
24' Lee Dong-Gyeong (Marcao)
HT
↓ Kim Jong-Woo ↑Vitor Gabriel 60'
↓ Lee Eui-Hyeong ↑Kim Dong-Hyun 60'
70' ↓ H. Lee ↑Jang Si-Young
70' ↓ Choi Seok-Hyun ↑Yago Cariello
70' ↓ Marcao ↑Sim Sang-Min
74' ↓ Lee Gyu-Seong ↑D. Bojanic
↓ Yoon Bit-Garam ↑Kim Min-Jun 78'
↓ Patrick William ↑Kim Jong-Min 82'
↓ An Tae-Hyun ↑Shin Jae-Won 82'
87' ↓ Lee Dong-Gyeong ↑B. Michel
Vitor Gabriel 90'+7
FT
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Our take on every player in this match
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeonwoo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Myeong-kwan Seo
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Kim Young-gwon
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Jae-ik Lee
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Midfielders
Choi Seok-Hyun
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Miłosz Trojak
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Kyu-seong Lee
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Hui-gyun Lee
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Forwards
Dong-gyeong Lee
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Marcão
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Sang-min Shim
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Jung Seung-hyeon
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Darijan Bojanić
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Lee Jin-hyun
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Jo Min-seo
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Jang Si-young
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Yago Cariello
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Benji Michel
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Bucheon FC 1995
Goalkeepers
Hyeong-keun Kim
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Defenders
Sung-wook Hong
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Patrick William
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Ho-jin Jeong
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Midfielders
Tae-hyeon Ahn
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Rodrigo Bassani
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Kazuki Takahashi
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Jong-Woo Kim
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Galego
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Forwards
Lee Eui-Hyeong
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Bit-garam Yoon
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BENCH
Kim Jong-Min
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Jae-won Shin
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Lee Jae-won
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Kim Dong-hyun
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Min-jun Kim
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Shin Seong
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Sang-jun Kim
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Vitor Gabriel
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 1 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Bucheon Stadium |
| 06/29/2022 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 1 (AET) | Bucheon FC 1995 | FA Cup | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
03/15/2026
06/29/2022
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Bucheon FC 1995 Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +13
P: 13 GD: +3
P: 13 GD: +8
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 13 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: +2
P: 13 GD: -5
P: 13 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
A Solitary Strike Settles It at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. Ulsan's clinical edge masked a precarious performance against a relegation-threatened side desperate for survival.
Early Pressure at Munsu
The opening exchanges at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium defied expectations, as the visitors boldly took the game to their high-flying hosts. Rather than sitting deep, Bucheon FC 1995 controlled possession, circulating the ball with an unexpected swagger that unsettled the home crowd. A high Intensity rating tells the story of this early phase, with relentless pressing forcing frantic clearances and resulting in a barrage of set pieces that constantly tested the penalty area. By the end of the match, 12 corners highlighted the sheer pressure applied. Despite their lowly league position, the visitors pressed high, manufacturing spaces and putting the home defence under serious duress. It was a tactical setup clearly designed to disrupt the rhythm of the favourites, turning the opening twenty minutes into a gritty battle for midfield supremacy where neither side could find the ultimate breakthrough.
A Moment of Magic
Just as the frustration began to mount for the home faithful, the critical turning point arrived in the 24th minute. The Balance of the tie shifted entirely against the run of play. A sharp counter-attacking sequence caught the visitors scrambling, allowing Marcao to cleverly spot the late run of his midfield counterpart. He slipped a perfectly weighted ball through the retreating defensive line, finding Lee Dong-Gyeong in stride. The finish was as ruthless as the build-up, burying the ball past the helpless keeper to secure the vital advantage for Ulsan Hyundai FC. It was a classic demonstration of clinical efficiency, completely deflating a visiting side that had executed their game plan almost flawlessly up until that singular, devastating lapse in defensive concentration.
Desperate Measures
The second half developed into a tense war of attrition, fully reflecting the severe Stakes of a genuine relegation battle. Knowing that every dropped point pulls them closer to the drop zone, the visitors threw caution to the wind. They registered nine shots on target over the course of the match, repeatedly testing the resolve of a stubborn home defence. Yet, despite entirely dictating the tempo and restricting their opponents to just 44 percent of the ball, the ultimate equaliser remained elusive. The home side absorbed tremendous pressure, sacrificing style for substance as they expertly managed the clock. The final whistle brought sheer relief to the hosts, who snatched all three points while leaving the frustrated visitors to rue their inability to translate promising build-up play into tangible rewards on the scoreboard.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Ulsan Hyundai FC's season?
This gritty victory solidifies their position near the top of the table, proving they can grind out essential results even when completely out-possessed.
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.
Ulsan's Ambitions Tested by Bucheon's Road Warriors
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Ulsan Hyundai FC need a result to stabilize their campaign, but they face a Bucheon FC 1995 side that thrives on their travels.
The Setup
The K League 1 standings show Ulsan in third and Bucheon down in tenth, but a mere four points separate them. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of round 13, yet the pressure is mounting at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium. Ulsan's recent Form is erratic, with two losses in their last three outings. Conversely, Bucheon are proving to be away specialists, boasting a fifty percent win rate on the road. The metrics show a strong Balance to this tie, meaning the hosts cannot afford to be complacent. A solid Stars rating indicates there is plenty of quality ready to step up and make a difference.
Key Battle
Our key battle looks at Ulsan’s midfield creators against Bucheon’s resolute defensive block. The hosts will look to Lee Dong-Gyeong to unlock tight spaces, while Erick Farias provides the cutting edge up top. At the back, Jung Seung-Hyun must organize a backline wary of Bucheon's lethal counter-attacks. Without focusing on individuals, the visitors' collective discipline in transition remains their greatest weapon in this fixture.
Our Prediction
We expect Ulsan Hyundai FC to edge this contest. Bucheon will frustrate the home side early on, but Ulsan’s superior attacking firepower should eventually break the deadlock. A hard-fought home victory seems the most likely outcome.