K League 1 Gameweek 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 FT Gangwon FC
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Match Statistics
Possession
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Match Events
19' Yago Cariello
23' Lee Gyu-Seong
M. Tuci 35'
45'+3 Yago Cariello (Choi Seok-Hyun)
HT
↓ H. Park ↑Lee Seung-Won 46'
↓ Kang Joon-Hyuck ↑Kim Do-Hyun 46'
Seo Min-Woo 58'
↓ Goh Young-Jun ↑Y. Kang 65'
↓ Song Jun-Seok ↑Shin Min-Ha 65'
71' ↓ Pedrinho ↑B. Michel
↓ Park Sang-Hyeok ↑A. Halaihal 75'
78' ↓ D. Bojanic ↑M. Trojak
86' H. Lee (Lee Dong-Gyeong)
89' ↓ Yago Cariello ↑Heo Yool
90' ↓ Cho Hyun-Taek ↑Jung Seung-Hyun
90' ↓ H. Lee ↑Jeong Jae-sang
90'+1 Choi Seok-Hyun
Mo Jae-Hyeon 90'+3
90'+3 ↓ Lee Gyu-Seong ↑Lee Min-Hyuk
A. Halaihal 90'+4
↓ Mo Jae-Hyeon ↑Lee Ji-Ho 90'+5
FT
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Our take on every player in this match
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeon-woo
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Defenders
Choi Seok-hyun
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Lee Jae-ik
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Kim Young-gwon
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Cho Hyun-taek
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Midfielders
Darijan Bojanić
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Lee Gyu-sung
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Pedro Ferreira
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Lee Dong-gyeong
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Lee Hui-gyun
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Forwards
Yago
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-min
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Miłosz Trojak
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Jung Seung-hyun
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Yoon Jong-gyu
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Lee Min-Hyeok
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Benji Michel
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Heo Yool
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Gangwon FC
Goalkeepers
Park Cheong-hyo
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Defenders
Kang Joon-hyuck
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Park Ho-young
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Tuci
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Song Jun-seok
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Midfielders
Goh Young-jun
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Lee Gi-hyuk
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Seo Min-woo
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Forwards
Mo Jae-hyeon
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Park Sang-hyeok
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Kim Dae-won
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BENCH
Kim Jung-hun
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Shin Min-ha
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Lee Hyo-bin
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Lee Seung-won
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Kang Yun-gu
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Kim Do-hyun
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Abdalla Halaihal
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Lee Ji-ho
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Choe Byeong-chan
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Gangwon FC | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 02/28/2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 1 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 07/27/2025 | Gangwon FC | 2 - 2 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 05/17/2025 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 04/19/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 - 2 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 11/01/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 1 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Complex Stadium |
| 09/13/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 05/19/2024 | Gangwon FC | 1 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Chuncheon Songam Stadium |
| 04/13/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 4 - 0 | Gangwon FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/12/2023 | Gangwon FC | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gangneung Stadium |
05/17/2026
02/28/2026
07/27/2025
05/17/2025
04/19/2025
11/01/2024
09/13/2024
05/19/2024
04/13/2024
08/12/2023
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Gangwon FC Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | WUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gangwon FC (28-02-2026) |
| 2 | Bucheon FC 1995 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | WJeonbuk Motors 2 - 3 Bucheon FC 1995 (01-03-2026) |
| 3 | FC Seoul | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WIncheon United 1 - 2 FC Seoul (28-02-2026) |
| 4 | FC Anyang | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDaejeon Citizen 1 - 1 FC Anyang (02-03-2026) |
| 5 | Daejeon Citizen | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DDaejeon Citizen 1 - 1 FC Anyang (02-03-2026) |
| 6 | Pohang Steelers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (28-02-2026) |
| 7 | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (28-02-2026) |
| 8 | Gwangju FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Gwangju FC (01-03-2026) |
| 9 | Jeju United FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | DJeju United FC 0 - 0 Gwangju FC (01-03-2026) |
| 10 | Jeonbuk Motors | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -1 | LJeonbuk Motors 2 - 3 Bucheon FC 1995 (01-03-2026) |
| 11 | Incheon United | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LIncheon United 1 - 2 FC Seoul (28-02-2026) |
| 12 | Gangwon FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2 | LUlsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Gangwon FC (28-02-2026) |
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +32
P: 31 GD: +4
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +5
P: 31 GD: +9
P: 31 GD: +10
P: 31 GD: +6
P: 31 GD: -8
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 31 GD: -7
P: 31 GD: -11
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Gangwon FC
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Gangwon FC
Ruthless Execution: Ulsan Hyundai FC Punish Possession-Heavy Gangwon
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. A tactical masterclass in absorbing pressure proved that clinical counter-attacking trumps empty possession on any given matchday.
The Trap at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
The tactical blueprint was evident immediately in Ulsan. Visitors Gangwon FC arrived with absolute intent to dominate the ball, ultimately commanding an impressive 65% possession. They played with undeniable Intensity, moving the ball side to side and probing the defensive lines. However, holding the ball means nothing if you leave the back door wide open. In the 19th minute, Ulsan Hyundai FC sprung a devastating trap. Striker Yago Cariello found a pocket of space and delivered a ruthless finish to open the scoring. The home side barely needed the ball to dictate the terms of engagement, perfectly executing a strategy built on defensive patience and rapid transitions.
A Stoppage-Time Sucker Punch
Desperate to restore parity before the break, Gangwon threw more bodies forward in search of an equalizer. The territorial Balance undoubtedly favored the away side, pushing Ulsan deep into their own half. Yet, the hosts absorbed this pressure without breaking a sweat. Just as the first half was bleeding into stoppage time at the 45-minute mark, Ulsan delivered the critical blow. A swift counter-attack saw defender Choi Seok-Hyun burst forward and set up Yago Cariello for his second goal of the afternoon. It was a testament to extreme efficiency—the hosts registered merely eight total shots all game but managed to put six on target.
Solidifying Title Aspirations
Entering the second half with a comfortable lead, Ulsan managed the remainder of the game with veteran composure. With the Stakes incredibly high for their title race ambitions, they refused to let their foot off the gas in the final third. In the 86th minute, Lee Dong-Gyeong unlocked the tiring defense, laying off a perfect ball for H. Lee to smash home the third. Gangwon forward A. Halaihal grabbed a 90th-minute consolation goal, but it was nothing more than a footnote. The match concluded with a remarkably low Upset Factor, ensuring Ulsan secured three crucial points.
Key Questions
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Despite heavy pressure, Ulsan maintained supreme focus, converting their limited chances with clinical precision while absorbing Gangwon's relentless ball possession effectively.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
A Derby in Name Only
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. Despite the regional rivalry, a massive gulf in quality makes this a highly skippable fixture for neutrals.
The Setup
When February 28, 2026, rolls around at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, do not expect a classic. Second-placed Ulsan Hyundai FC look utterly dominant in the early stages of this K League 1 campaign. They boast a surging Form rating that signals their clear title ambitions. On the other side, ninth-placed Gangwon FC look completely out of their depth. A shockingly low Stakes metric confirms what the league table suggests: this East Coast Derby lacks any genuine jeopardy. The competitive Balance is skewed heavily toward the home side, meaning an upset is highly improbable. Add in a complete absence of blockbuster Stars on the visiting team, and the narrative points to a routine, methodical dismantling rather than a fierce local skirmish.
Key Battle
The tactical picture is straightforward: relentless home attack versus a desperate away low block. The creative burden falls on Lee Dong-Gyeong and Erick Farias to pick the lock of a heavily reinforced Gangwon backline. The visitors will rely entirely on hopeful long balls, but Jung Seung-Hyun leads an organized defense that sweeps up danger effortlessly. This battle is less about individual duels and more about whether the home side's playmakers can crack the code before frustration sets in.
Our Prediction
We expect Ulsan Hyundai FC to cruise to a comfortable 2-0 win. Gangwon will inevitably park the bus from the opening whistle, looking to scrape a miraculous point. However, Ulsan's superior technical ability and patient build-up play will eventually tire out the visiting defense. Once the first goal hits the back of the net, the hosts will simply dictate the tempo, drain the clock, and secure the three points without breaking a sweat.