By Kim Hyung-joong = After a short two-week break, professional soccer’s K League 1 resumes today. FC Seoul, who have faltered in recent rounds but remain in third place, will face the Pohang Steelers, who have been on a roll and are in second place.
Seoul and Pohang will meet in the 25th round of the Hana OneQ K League 1 on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The hosts are in third place with 37 points, while Pohang is in second place with 44 points, so depending on the outcome of the match, the gap between the two teams could be double digits, or it could be within striking distance.
Seoul are third on the table, but they’ve faltered recently. They lost 0-1 at home in the Gyeongin Derby against Incheon United in the previous round. The game before that, in Round 23 against Gangwon FC, was expected to be an easy win, but ended in a 1-1 draw. Since their historic 7-2 victory over Suwon FC, the team hasn’t been in the best of moods with just a 1-1 draw against the two bottom teams.
Pohang, on the other hand, have won two in a row and are unbeaten in three matches. They drew with Suwon Samseong after losing the East Coast Derby in Round 21, but beat Jeju United 4-2 and defeated Jeonbuk Hyundai 2-1 in the previous round. As the saying goes, if you’re missing a tooth, you make do with gum, and Kim Ki-dong’s different strategies have worked well for the team as they’ve picked up points.
The desperate Seoul side was ready for their summer signing, striker Bjorn Johnson. After failing to fill the void left by Hwang Ui-Jo, the team brought in Bjorn Johnson, who has experience in the K League. During the break, the 196-centimeter striker practiced with his teammates and continued his preparations to score goals. Administrative procedures such as visas have also been finalized and he will be able to play against Pohang.바카라
Pohang will look to capitalize on the good vibes. Frontline striker Zeca is healthy, and Ko Young-jun, Kim Seung-dae, and Baek Seong-dong are also waiting in the wings. Lee Ho-jae, who scored the winning goal against Jeonbuk, will also be eager to play and score. It’s also good to see the return of injured players after the break.
The game will also feature a matchup between Lee Seung-mo and Han Chan-hee, who were traded in the summer transfer window. Pohang’s Han Chan-hee has shown flashes of potential with two goals since switching clubs, while Seoul’s Lee Seung-mo has continued to play and provide a boost to the Seoul midfield.
