K League 1 Regular Season - 5
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0 - 0 FT Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Match Statistics
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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
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Defenders
Jong-gyu Yoon
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Jeong Seung-hyeon
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Jae-ik Lee
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Midfielders
Kyu-seong Lee
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Darijan Bojanić
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Pedrinho
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Hui-gyun Lee
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Jin-hyun Lee
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Forwards
Yago Cariello
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-Min
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Choi Seok-Hyun
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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
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Defenders
Tae-hwan Kim
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Kim Min-kyu
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Jung-taek Lee
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Park Cheol-woo
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Midfielders
Jae-hyeon Go
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Kim Lee-Seok
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Tae-jun Park
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Yun-sang Hong
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Forwards
Se-jin Park
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Kun-hee Lee
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BENCH
Hyeon-ho Moon
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Kyeong-hyeon Min
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Hyeon-uh Kim
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Deok-geun Lim
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Jeon Byung-kwan
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Soo-bin Lee
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Chung Ma-ho
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Min-geu Kang
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In-kyun Kim
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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
05/24/2025
04/27/2025
10/19/2024
10/06/2024
05/12/2024
03/09/2024
08/21/2022
05/21/2022
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Gimcheon Sangmu FC Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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.
Ulsan's Title Ambitions Face a Stubborn Hurdle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 42/100. A top-versus-bottom clash that lacks pure star power but demands attention as Ulsan look to ruthlessly maintain their championship momentum.
The Setup
Taking place at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium on March 22, 2026, this K League 1 fixture presents a stark contrast in early-season fortunes. Ulsan Hyundai FC are flying high in second place, stringing together a dominant Form rating that signals their title credentials. Conversely, Gimcheon Sangmu FC are anchored to the bottom of the table. Despite their struggles, Gimcheon's habit of grinding out draws creates a surprising Balance to this matchup, even with modest Stars on display. The overall Stakes are escalating quickly, with the hosts needing maximum points to keep the pressure on the league leaders.
Key Battle
With Gimcheon likely to deploy a deep, frustrating defensive block, the match hinges on Ulsan's ability to pick the lock. The creative burden falls squarely on Lee Dong-Gyeong and the dynamic Erick Farias. They must manipulate the space in the final third to pull Gimcheon's back line out of shape. Meanwhile, Jung Seung-Hyun is tasked with snuffing out any rare, opportunistic counter-attacks from the visitors.
Our Prediction
We expect Ulsan to grind down their stubborn visitors for a 2-0 victory. Gimcheon will sit deep and absorb pressure, but Ulsan's superior quality in the final third will eventually break the deadlock in the second half.