K League 1 Regular Season - 14

Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 FT Jeju United FC

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
54
FT
Wed, May 13
한국어
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Jeju United FC
⚡ Intensity 50
⚖️ Balance 27
🏆 Stakes 56
🎲 Upset 0
Late VAR drama saves Ulsan points.

VAR Drama Rescues Ulsan's Home Victory

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A razor-sharp first half gave the hosts a vital cushion before they survived an incredible late siege thanks to a dramatic officiating intervention.

Clinical First-Half Strike

The hosts set a blistering early tempo at Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, opting for ruthless efficiency over sustained ball retention. Ulsan Hyundai FC only managed a modest share of possession, but they punished every mistake their visitors made. The Intensity was palpable as Lee Dong-Gyeong opened the scoring in the 17th minute, confidently finishing off a sharp sequence orchestrated by D. Bojanic. Before the opposition could fully regroup, M. Trojak doubled the advantage just past the half-hour mark. Converting 8 shots on target from just 40 total attacks, this early flurry of goals perfectly illustrated the danger of facing a team calibrated to strike with devastating precision. By the halftime whistle, the hosts had completely altered the afternoon's complexion.

The Tides Turn

The second act saw Jeju United FC completely flip the script. They dominated possession, holding 62% of the ball as they pinned their opponents deep into their own half. A heavy Balance of play shifted toward the visitors as they unleashed wave after wave of attacks. The pressure was incredibly consistent, translating into a massive reliance on set pieces. A staggering 13 combined corners kept the defensive lines constantly on edge. Despite registering 86 dangerous attacks and earning a dozen free kicks, breaking through Ulsan's organized defensive block proved intensely frustrating. The visitors peppered the final third with crosses, setting the stage for a grandstand finish that felt increasingly inevitable.

VAR Heartbreak

The final moments brought sheer chaos to the pitch. Emerson Negueba finally breached the defensive wall in the 88th minute, tucking away a brilliant assist from Park Chang-Jun to halve the deficit. The Stakes skyrocketed instantly as the away side smelled blood in their desperate fight for survival points. Just one minute later, Emerson Negueba found the net again, sending the away bench into wild raptures. However, a dramatic VAR intervention quickly silenced the celebrations, ruling the equalizer out for a foul in the build-up. The ruling dashed hopes of a miraculous comeback, sealing a 2-1 victory for the home side. This result solidifies Ulsan's title race ambitions while leaving Jeju empty-handed in their gritty relegation battle.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Ulsan Hyundai FC's season?

This crucial win cements their second-place standing in the championship group, ensuring they remain firmly in the title race hunting down the league leaders.

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
38%
62%
Ulsan Hyundai FC 38%
Jeju United FC 62%
Shots on Target
8
6
Ulsan Hyundai FC 8
Jeju United FC 6
Corners
6
7
Ulsan Hyundai FC 6
Jeju United FC 7
Yellow Cards
0
1
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Jeju United FC 1
Red Cards
0
0
Ulsan Hyundai FC 0
Jeju United FC 0

Match Events

17' Lee Dong-Gyeong (D. Bojanic)
Kim Jae-Woo 🟨 31'
32' M. Trojak
M. Jang Kim Geon-Ung 🔄 43'
HT
Kim Jun-ha Kim Shin-Jin 🔄 59'
60' 🔄 Marcao Yago Cariello
60' 🔄 Kang Sang-Woo Lee Jin-Hyun
78' 🔄 D. Bojanic Lee Gyu-Seong
Nam Tae-Hee Park Chang-Jun 🔄 79'
Rim Chang-Woo Choi Byung-wook 🔄 79'
Emerson Negueba (Park Chang-Jun) 88'
Emerson Negueba 89'
90'+2 🔄 Sim Sang-Min Choi Seok-Hyun
90'+2 🔄 Lee Dong-Gyeong Jeong Jae-sang
90'+7 🔄 Cho Hyun-Taek Seo Myung-Guan
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Ulsan Hyundai FC

Goalkeepers
Jo Hyeonwoo
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Sang-min Shim
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Jung Seung-hyeon
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Kim Young-gwon
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Jae-ik Lee
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Hyun-taek Cho
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Midfielders
Dong-gyeong Lee
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Miłosz Trojak
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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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Myeong-kwan Seo
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Choi Seok-Hyun
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Lee Jin-hyun
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Kyu-seong Lee
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Jin Woo Park
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Yago Cariello
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Jung Jae-Sang
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Pedrinho
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Jeju United FC

Goalkeepers
Dong-jun Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
Chang-woo Rim
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Jae-woo Kim
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Julien Celestine
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Ryun-sung Kim
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Midfielders
Chang-Hoon Kwon
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Jae-hyeok Oh
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Min-gyu Jang
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Kim Jun-Ha
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Forwards
Emerson Ramon
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Tae Hee Nam
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BENCH
Chan-gi Ahn
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Woon Jeong
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Kwon Ki-Min
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In-su Yu
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Geon-ung Kim
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Byung-wook Choi
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Kim Shin-jin
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Chang-jun Park
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Shin Sang-Eun
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/18/2026 Jeju United FC 0 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/30/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
08/09/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/11/2025 Jeju United FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
03/09/2025 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 0 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/26/2024 Jeju United FC 1 - 0 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/23/2024 Jeju United FC 2 - 3 Ulsan Hyundai FC K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
04/28/2024 Ulsan Hyundai FC 3 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/21/2023 Ulsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Jeju United FC K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
06/28/2023 Ulsan Hyundai FC 1 - 1 (AET) Jeju United FC FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
03/18/2026
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
11/30/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
08/09/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
05/11/2025
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
03/09/2025
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/26/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
06/23/2024
K League 1 Jeju World Cup Stadium
04/28/2024
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
07/21/2023
K League 1 Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
06/28/2023
FA Cup Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
Ulsan Hyundai FC Win
Jeju United FC Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Seoul 14 29 25 11 +14 WGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)LJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)LFC Seoul 2 - 3 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (02-05-2026)WGangwon FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul (25-04-2026)
2 Ulsan Hyundai FC 13 23 20 17 +3 WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (02-05-2026)LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 Daejeon Citizen (26-04-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (22-04-2026)
3 Jeonbuk Motors 13 22 20 12 +8 DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (05-05-2026)WJeju United FC 0 - 2 Jeonbuk Motors (02-05-2026)WJeonbuk Motors 3 - 2 Pohang Steelers (26-04-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 1 - 2 Incheon United (21-04-2026)
4 Pohang Steelers 14 22 12 10 +2 WIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (02-05-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 3 - 2 Pohang Steelers (26-04-2026)
5 Gangwon FC 14 21 17 10 +7 WGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)DGangwon FC 1 - 1 Pohang Steelers (05-05-2026)WIncheon United 0 - 1 Gangwon FC (02-05-2026)LGangwon FC 1 - 2 FC Seoul (25-04-2026)
6 Incheon United 14 18 17 17 0 LIncheon United 0 - 1 Pohang Steelers (12-05-2026)WGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 0 - 0 Incheon United (05-05-2026)LIncheon United 0 - 1 Gangwon FC (02-05-2026)WIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeju United FC (25-04-2026)
7 Jeju United FC 13 18 11 12 -1 WJeju United FC 2 - 1 FC Seoul (09-05-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-05-2026)LJeju United FC 0 - 2 Jeonbuk Motors (02-05-2026)LIncheon United 1 - 0 Jeju United FC (25-04-2026)WDaejeon Citizen 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (22-04-2026)
8 FC Anyang 14 17 17 15 +2 DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)DFC Anyang 1 - 1 Jeonbuk Motors (10-05-2026)DFC Seoul 0 - 0 FC Anyang (05-05-2026)LFC Anyang 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (02-05-2026)WGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Anyang (26-04-2026)
9 Daejeon Citizen 14 16 16 14 +2 LGangwon FC 2 - 0 Daejeon Citizen (12-05-2026)LDaejeon Citizen 0 - 2 Pohang Steelers (09-05-2026)DDaejeon Citizen 0 - 0 Incheon United (05-05-2026)WGwangju FC 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (02-05-2026)WUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 4 Daejeon Citizen (26-04-2026)
10 Gimcheon Sangmu FC 14 14 15 20 -5 DFC Anyang 2 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (13-05-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 0 - 3 Incheon United (09-05-2026)LGimcheon Sangmu FC 1 - 2 Ulsan Hyundai FC (05-05-2026)WFC Seoul 2 - 3 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (02-05-2026)WBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (25-04-2026)
11 Bucheon FC 1995 13 13 9 15 -6 LUlsan Hyundai FC 1 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (10-05-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 1 Jeju United FC (05-05-2026)WFC Anyang 0 - 1 Bucheon FC 1995 (02-05-2026)LBucheon FC 1995 0 - 2 Gimcheon Sangmu FC (25-04-2026)LFC Seoul 3 - 0 Bucheon FC 1995 (21-04-2026)
12 Gwangju FC 14 7 7 33 -26 LGwangju FC 0 - 1 FC Seoul (12-05-2026)DGwangju FC 0 - 0 Gangwon FC (09-05-2026)LJeonbuk Motors 4 - 0 Gwangju FC (05-05-2026)LGwangju FC 0 - 5 Daejeon Citizen (02-05-2026)LGwangju FC 2 - 5 FC Anyang (26-04-2026)