K League 1 Gameweek 8
Ulsan Hyundai FC 5 - 1 FT Gwangju FC
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⚖️ Balance
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🏆 Stakes
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⭐ Stars
72
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Al-Wasl FC
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⚡ Form
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⚖️ Balance
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Atalanta
vs
Venezia
Mon, Oct 12 • 16:30 UTC
⚡ Form
51
⚖️ Balance
60
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
64
Desperate Venezia seek lifeline against Atalanta.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots on Target
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
19' Jung Seung-Hyun (Marcao)
Shin Chang-Moo (Ahn Hyeok-Ju) 20'
27' Marcao (Lee Gyu-Seong)
↓ Shin Chang-Moo ↑Moon Min-seo 37'
Ju Se-Jong 39'
HT
57' Marcao
Y. Kim 60'
63' ↓ D. Bojanic ↑Lee Dong-Gyeong
↓ Kim Jin-Ho ↑Kwon Sung-Yun 63'
↓ Choi Kyoung-Rok ↑Hong Yong-Jun 63'
64' ↓ H. Lee ↑Lee Min-Hyuk
65' Sim Sang-Min
69' ↓ Jang Si-Young ↑Pedrinho
↓ Ha Seung-Un ↑Kim Yun-ho 71'
↓ Joung Ji-hun ↑P. Seong Hyun 71'
79' ↓ Marcao ↑Heo Yool
79' ↓ Sim Sang-Min ↑Choi Seok-Hyun
82' Lee Gyu-Seong
P. Seong Hyun 84'
90' Heo Yool (Lee Min-Hyuk)
90'+4 Lee Dong-Gyeong
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
Sim Sang-min
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Jung Seung-hyun
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Lee Jae-ik
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Cho Hyun-taek
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Midfielders
Jang Si-young
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Lee Hui-gyun
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Lee Gyu-sung
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Darijan Bojanić
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Kang Sang-woo
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Forwards
Marcão
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BENCH
Ryu Seong-min
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Choi Seok-hyun
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Seo Myeong-kwan
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Lee Dong-gyeong
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Lee Min-Hyeok
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Jin Woo Park
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Pedro Ferreira
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Heo Yool
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Gwangju FC
Goalkeepers
Hee-dong Roh
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Defenders
Jin-ho Kim
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Kim Yong-Wook
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Yeong-kyu Ahn
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Min-ki Lee
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Midfielders
Chang-mu Shin
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Se-jong Ju
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Kyoung-Rok Choi
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Seung-un Ha
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Forwards
Hyeok-joo An
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Ji-hoon Jeong
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BENCH
Dong-hwa Kim
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Gong Bae-Hyeon
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Sang-ki Min
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Min-seo Moon
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Seong-yoon Gwon
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Yong-jun Hong
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Park Seong Hyun
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Hui-su Kang
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Kim Yun-Ho
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Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/05/2026 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 04/19/2026 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 5 - 1 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 11/22/2025 | Gwangju FC | 2 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 10/18/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 07/02/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 0 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | FA Cup | Gwangju World Cup Stadium |
| 05/28/2025 | Gwangju FC | 1 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 05/02/2025 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 3 - 0 | Gwangju FC | K League 1 | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/28/2024 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 2 - 2 | Gwangju FC | FA Cup | Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium |
| 08/25/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | K League 1 | Gwangju Football Stadium |
| 08/21/2024 | Gwangju FC | 0 - 1 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | FA Cup | Gwangju Football Stadium |
07/05/2026
04/19/2026
11/22/2025
10/18/2025
07/02/2025
05/28/2025
05/02/2025
08/28/2024
08/25/2024
08/21/2024
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Gwangju FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -1
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
Gwangju FC
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Gwangju FC
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Futmetrix AI estimate
Five-Star Ulsan Run Riot at Munsu
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. Our verdict is that Ulsan's relentless attacking siege turned a potential banana skin into a spectacular statement of their title credentials.
Early Chaos and Quick Replies
The opening exchanges at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium delivered pure chaos, driving the early Intensity through the roof. Despite Gwangju FC managing to edge possession with 51%, the hosts were lethal when they had the ball in the final third. The scoring floodgates opened in the 19th minute when Marcao turned provider, sliding a brilliant pass for Jung Seung-Hyun to fire home. However, the visitors struck back instantly. Barely a minute later, Shin Chang-Moo found the net to restore parity. This frantic eight-minute window saw three goals fly in, briefly giving the relegation strugglers hope of an unlikely result.
The Penalty Breakthrough
That glimmer of hope was extinguished almost as quickly as it arrived. In the 27th minute, Marcao finished a slick move orchestrated by Lee Gyu-Seong, breaking the fragile Balance and putting Ulsan Hyundai FC back in the driving seat. The turning point truly arrived early in the second half when the hosts ramped up their attacking siege. A foul in the box handed Marcao a golden opportunity from the spot, and the towering forward made no mistake in the 57th minute. The sheer volume of shots—seventeen to the visitors' mere four—highlighted the overwhelming pressure the home side was constantly applying.
A Ruthless Final Act
With the Stakes high at the top of the table, the hosts refused to take their foot off the gas in the dying embers of the match. Right on the 90-minute mark, Heo Yool lashed home a fourth to ensure the points were completely secure. The misery for the visitors was compounded deep into stoppage time when Lee Dong-Gyeong confidently dispatched a second penalty, sealing a resounding 5-1 thrashing. This commanding victory keeps the hosts firmly in the championship hunt, while condemning their opponents to a deeper hole at the wrong end of the division.
Key Questions
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
A frantic three-goal flurry inside eight first-half minutes, combined with Ulsan's relentless 17-shot attacking siege and two late penalties, created a devastating goalfest.
What does this mean for Ulsan Hyundai FC's season?
This statement victory cements their second-place position, showcasing lethal firepower that keeps them firmly in the hunt for the league title.
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 Push Meets Gwangju's Survival Instincts
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This K League 1 clash is a classic mismatch of ambitions, where a stumble for the hosts could severely damage their championship dreams.
The Setup
On April 19, 2026, the Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium hosts a fixture defined by absolute desperation at both ends of the table. Ulsan Hyundai FC sit comfortably in second place, hunting down the league leaders backed by a commanding Form rating after securing four wins in their last five. Meanwhile, Gwangju FC are stranded at the very bottom in 12th, dragging a dismal winless streak into this contest. While the overall Stars rating might be modest on paper, the sheer disparity in quality heavily skews the Balance toward the home side. The high Stakes dictate the tempo here—Ulsan cannot afford to drop points in the title race, while the visitors desperately need a result to spark a relegation battle revival.
Key Battle
With Gwangju likely to park a deep defensive block, the match hinges entirely on the hosts' ability to pick the lock. Expect Lee Dong-Gyeong to dictate the rhythm from midfield, threading incisive passes to Erick Farias in the final third. The visitors' overworked backline must somehow absorb this relentless attacking pressure. If Gwangju manage to break on the counter, Jung Seung-Hyun stands ready to sweep up the danger before it materializes.
Our Prediction
A routine 2-0 home victory. Gwangju's stubborn defensive resolve will likely frustrate the hosts initially, but Ulsan's sustained pressure and superior ball circulation will inevitably crack the away side's resistance in the second half.