K League 1 Regular Season - 5

Ulsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 FT Gimcheon Sangmu FC

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
11
FT
Sun, Mar 22
한국어
Ulsan Hyundai FC
0-0
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
⚡ Intensity 6
⚖️ Balance 0
🏆 Stakes 50
🎲 Upset 51
Goalkeeper masterclass frustrates title chasers

The Great Wall of Munsu Denies Ulsan

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. A heroic defensive display from the relegation-threatened visitors completely derailed the home side's title charge in a match defined by sheer grit and remarkable saves.

Setting the Tempo

The atmosphere at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium was charged with expectation from the very first touch. Ulsan Hyundai FC stepped onto the pitch fully aware of the stakes in their pursuit of the league summit. They immediately set about establishing their rhythm, successfully taking charge and commanding the tempo. The home side controlled possession at 56 percent, effortlessly dictating play from the backline through to the midfield thirds. The Intensity of their pressing game pinned the visitors deep into their own half early on. However, translating that territorial dominance into early clear-cut chances proved incredibly frustrating. The burden of high Stakes in the title race seemed to add a layer of tension to their final ball. Talismanic forward Joo Min-kyu tried to drag defenders out of position with intelligent movement, but the away side's disciplined defensive block offered absolutely no easy avenues through the centre of the pitch.

The Defensive Siege

As the match progressed, the tactical pattern morphed into an absolute attacking siege. Ulsan unleashed a relentless barrage, firing 17 shots toward the target in a desperate bid to break the deadlock. Yet, the true story of the afternoon belonged firmly to the Gimcheon Sangmu FC rearguard and their goalkeeper's undeniable heroics. Eight precise shots on target were met with equally brilliant interventions, as the visiting keeper commanded his penalty area with supreme confidence. With goalkeepers making 10 crucial saves combined across the ninety minutes, the fragile Balance of the match somehow remained intact. Gimcheon was not afraid to get their hands dirty, accumulating four yellow cards to disrupt the home side's rhythm and halt dangerous transitions. Meanwhile, Kim Dae-won remained isolated up front but worked tirelessly to chase down loose balls and relieve pressure. The staggering 4.2 shot ratio tells a statistical story of dominance, yet without the clinical finish to make it count.

Standstill at the Summit

When the final whistle blew on this goalless affair, the contrasting emotions told the entire story. For Ulsan, dropping points at home feels like a massive missed opportunity. Sitting just three points off the league leader, a failure to convert 22 free kicks and 15 throw-ins into a tangible advantage leaves a remarkably bitter taste. They simply failed to find the cutting edge needed for a championship push. Conversely, this singular point is absolute gold dust for Gimcheon in their bitter relegation battle. Their monumental defensive effort yielded a massive Upset Factor, completely defying the vast 10-place gap in the league table. They absorbed immense pressure, survived five blocked shots, and flawlessly executed their survival blueprint. For a squad sitting squarely in the relegation zone, holding a title contender to a standstill is exactly the kind of gritty, morale-boosting performance that can spark a season turnaround.

Key Questions

How dominant was Ulsan Hyundai FC's attack?

Ulsan unleashed a massive 17-shot barrage and controlled possession, but failed to find a way past the visitors' low block.

Why did the match end in a goalless draw?

An incredible display of goalkeeper heroics yielding 10 combined saves kept the attackers totally neutralized despite the heavy bombardment.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
56%
44%
Ulsan Hyundai FC 56%
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 44%
Shots
17
4
Ulsan Hyundai FC 17
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 4
Shots on Target
8
2
Ulsan Hyundai FC 8
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2
Corners
4
2
Ulsan Hyundai FC 4
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2
Yellow Cards
0
4
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 4
Red Cards
0
0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0

Match Events

Kim Tae-Hwan 🟨 37'
HT
46' 🔄 Pedrinho Lee Dong-Gyeong
Kim Yi-Seok Lee Soo-Bin 🔄 62'
Park Cheol-Woo Min Kyeong-Hyeon 🔄 62'
Go Jae-Hyeon Jeon Byung-Kwan 🔄 62'
G. Lee 🟨 64'
G. Lee M. Kang 🔄 70'
70' 🔄 Lee Dong-Gyeong B. Michel
Kim Min-Kyu Kim Hyun-Woo 🔄 79'
Lee Jung-Taek 🟨 82'
84' 🔄 Lee Jin-Hyun Lee Min-Hyuk
84' 🔄 Yago Cariello Heo Yool
Park Se-Jin 🟨 85'
90' 🔄 H. Lee Jeong Jae-sang
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Goalkeepers
Hyeon-woo Jo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Jong-gyu Yoon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jeong Seung-hyeon
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Jae-ik Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyun-taek Cho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Kyu-seong Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Darijan Bojanić
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Pedrinho
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Hui-gyun Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jin-hyun Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Yago Cariello
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Choi Seok-Hyun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Miłosz Trojak
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Dong-gyeong Lee
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Lee Min-Hyeok
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Jin Woo Park
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Benji Michel
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Yool Heo
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Gimcheon Sangmu FC

Goalkeepers
Jong-beom Baek
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Min-kyu
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jung-taek Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Park Cheol-woo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Jae-hyeon Go
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kim Lee-Seok
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tae-jun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Yun-sang Hong
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Se-jin Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kun-hee Lee
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BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Kyeong-hyeon Min
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Hyeon-uh Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Deok-geun Lim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Jeon Byung-kwan
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Soo-bin Lee
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Chung Ma-ho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Min-geu Kang
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
In-kyun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
10/05/2025 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 3 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
05/24/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
04/27/2025 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/19/2024 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/06/2024 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Gimcheon Sangmu FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/12/2024 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
03/09/2024 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 2 - 3 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
08/21/2022 Sangju Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
05/21/2022 Sangju Sangmu FC 0 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/05/2025
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
05/24/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
04/27/2025
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/19/2024
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
10/06/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/12/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
03/09/2024
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
08/21/2022
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
05/21/2022
K League 1 Gimcheon Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Draw