K League 1 Gameweek 21
Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 FT FC Anyang
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
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Match Events
HT
Matheus Oliveira (Ivan Jukić) 56'
58' ↓ Lee Jin-hyun ↑Yago Cariello
58' ↓ Jang Si-young ↑Sang-min Shim
63' Yago Cariello
↓ Breno Herculano ↑Blaise Tsague 64'
Jung-hyun Kim 67'
73' Dong-gyeong Lee
77' Dong-gyeong Lee
↓ Jung-hyun Kim ↑Chae Hyun-woo 79'
↓ Geon-Joo Choi ↑Jin-yong Lee 79'
84' ↓ Kim Young-gwon ↑Jae-ik Lee
84' ↓ Erick Farias ↑Kang Sang-woo
↓ Ivan Jukić ↑Bo-kyung Kim 88'
↓ Dong-jin Kim ↑Kim Jae-Hyun 88'
89' ↓ Dong-gyeong Lee ↑Hui-gyun Lee
Matheus Oliveira 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Hyeon-woo Jo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Myeong-kwan Seo
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Jung Seung-hyeon
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Kim Young-gwon
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Midfielders
Jang Si-young
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Kyu-seong Lee
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Thomas Oude Kotte
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Forwards
Lee Jin-hyun
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Dong-gyeong Lee
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Erick Farias
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Sang-min Shim
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Jae-ik Lee
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Kang Sang-woo
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Hui-gyun Lee
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Jo Min-seo
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Lee Min-Hyeok
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Darijan Bojanić
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Yago Cariello
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FC Anyang
Goalkeepers
Jung-hoon Kim
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Defenders
Kang Ji-hun
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Chang-yong Lee
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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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Branislav Knežević
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Forwards
Geon-Joo Choi
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Breno Herculano
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Ivan Jukić
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BENCH
Da-sol Kim
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Kim Jae-Hyun
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Yeong-chan Kim
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Jin-yong Lee
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Bo-kyung Kim
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Ka-ram Han
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Moon Seong-Woo
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Blaise Tsague
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Chae Hyun-woo
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | FC Anyang | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Anyang Stadium |
| 11/01/2025 | FC Anyang | 3 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Anyang Stadium |
| 09/21/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 0 | FC Anyang | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 04/23/2025 | FC Anyang | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Anyang Stadium |
| 02/16/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 0 - 1 | FC Anyang | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
04/22/2026
11/01/2025
09/21/2025
04/23/2025
02/16/2025
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
FC Anyang Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +18
P: 21 GD: +11
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: +8
P: 21 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 GD: -1
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: +2
P: 21 GD: -4
P: 21 GD: -6
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Seoul | 23 | 47 | 39 | 19 | +20 | |
| 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 22 | 37 | 35 | 30 | +5 | |
| 3 | Jeonbuk Motors | 22 | 34 | 28 | 19 | +9 | |
| 4 | Jeju United FC | 23 | 34 | 27 | 24 | +3 | |
| 5 | Gangwon FC | 21 | 32 | 25 | 17 | +8 | |
| 6 | Pohang Steelers | 23 | 31 | 22 | 25 | -3 | |
| 7 | FC Anyang | 23 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 0 | |
| 8 | Incheon United | 21 | 29 | 28 | 24 | +4 | |
| 9 | Daejeon Citizen | 23 | 26 | 29 | 28 | +1 | |
| 10 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 22 | 24 | 22 | 28 | -6 | |
| 11 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 25 | -4 | |
| 12 | Gwangju FC | 23 | 11 | 12 | 49 | -37 |
P: 23 GD: +20
P: 22 GD: +5
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 21 GD: +8
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -4
P: 23 GD: -37
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fourteen Minutes of Fury: Ulsan Overwhelm Anyang in Rapid Comeback
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A stunning three-goal blitz in the second half transformed a tight tactical battle into a breathtaking showcase of Ulsan’s attacking firepower.
The Calm Before the Storm
The early exchanges at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium offered little hint of the chaotic scenes that would eventually unfold. The visitors, FC Anyang, approached the fixture with quiet confidence. They edged possession with a controlled 52% share during the opening phases, patiently probing an organised home defence. The Balance of the match was delicately poised, with neither side willing to overcommit in what felt like a cagey chess match between two top-half contenders. After a frustratingly goalless first half, the tension finally snapped in the 56th minute. I. Jukic carved open the defensive line with a precise pass, perfectly picking out Matheus Oliveira who coolly slotted the ball into the back of the net. The away end erupted. At that exact moment, Anyang looked entirely capable of executing a ruthlessly professional away victory, dictating the tempo and frustrating their opponents.
A Blistering Quarter-Hour
Falling behind proved to be the ultimate catalyst for Ulsan Hyundai FC. The match's Intensity spiked violently as the hosts immediately threw off the handbrake and launched a relentless assault. The turning point arrived in the 63rd minute when Yago Cariello stepped up to confidently dispatch a crucial penalty, instantly dragging his team level and shifting the momentum entirely. With the crowd roaring them on, Lee Dong-Gyeong completely took over the contest. He lashed home a brilliant strike in the 73rd minute to officially complete the comeback, sending the home supporters into a frenzy. Before the visitors could even process the setback, Lee devastated them again with another clinical finish just four minutes later. Scoring three goals in a blistering 14-minute window, Ulsan ripped the heart right out of the opposition.
Late Drama and Squandered Chances
Stunned and suddenly trailing 3-1, Anyang desperately attempted to salvage something from the smouldering ruins of their second-half performance. The Stakes were monumental for both clubs' league positioning, with Ulsan aiming to cement third place and Anyang desperate to climb out of fifth. Despite throwing bodies forward, the visitors severely lacked the cutting edge required to mount a serious response against a newly energised defensive unit. Their afternoon of misery was ultimately compounded deep into stoppage time. Awarded a penalty in the 95th minute, Matheus Oliveira had the golden chance to grab at least a late consolation goal and a shred of dignity. Instead, his effort from the spot was entirely wasted, capping off a brutal conclusion. The final whistle confirmed a spectacular victory for the hosts, leaving the visitors to bitterly rue their catastrophic defensive collapse.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Matheus Oliveira the turning point?
No, his 95th-minute penalty miss occurred long after Ulsan had already secured a commanding 3-1 lead through their rapid three-goal blitz.
How did Ulsan Hyundai FC complete the comeback from behind?
After conceding, Yago Cariello equalised from the penalty spot before Lee Dong-Gyeong completely took over, scoring a stunning four-minute brace to secure 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.
High-Stakes Continental Collision
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. Separated by a single point, this top-four battle will define whether Ulsan or Anyang takes control of their Asian Champions League destiny.
The Setup
When August 02, 2026, rolls around at the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, the margins for error will be nonexistent. Ulsan Hyundai FC sit precariously in fourth place on 28 points, with FC Anyang breathing heavily down their necks in sixth with 27 points. Our underlying metrics reveal an astonishingly high Balance, painting the picture of a true dead heat on paper. However, momentum tells a vastly different story. Ulsan’s dismal Form—a painful five-match winless rut—suggests deep-rooted tactical issues and a severe lack of confidence. In stark contrast, Anyang arrive as certified road warriors, having won half of their away fixtures this season. While the overall Stakes might appear modest for a mid-season clash, the reality of the K League 1 standings turns this into a vital six-pointer for continental qualification. A solid rating in Stars leans heavily toward the hosts, but raw talent alone cannot mask glaring defensive vulnerabilities.
Key Battle
The defining tactical war will take place on the edge of the Anyang penalty area. Ulsan desperately need their creative engine to fire. Lee Dong-Gyeong possesses the vision to unlock tight setups, while Erick Farias provides the dynamic attacking thrust required to unsettle a resolute defensive block. At the other end of the pitch, veteran defender Jung Seung-Hyun must orchestrate a leaky backline to prevent Anyang's rapid transitions. With no reliance on individual marquee names, the away side will deploy a fiercely disciplined, collective block designed to frustrate Ulsan and strike relentlessly when the hosts overcommit.
Our Prediction
Expect an incredibly cagey opening before the match explodes into life. Anyang’s away pedigree makes them extremely dangerous on the counter, and they are fully capable of exploiting Ulsan’s fragile confidence to take an early lead. However, backed by a vocal home crowd, the hosts should find just enough individual brilliance to drag themselves back into the contest. Our take is a pulsating 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both sides locked in a fierce top-four dogfight.