‘Suwon relegation’ echoed in the Big Bird.
Suwon lost 0-1 in the 19th round of the Hana OneQ K League 1 2023 against FC Seoul at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 4:30 p.m. on April 24.
Suwon has been struggling since the beginning of the season, languishing at the bottom of the table. With the resignation of head coach Lee Byung-geun and the appointment of Kim Byung-soo, who had previously led the club, it was hoped for a change. However, Suwon is still ranked 12th in the league 토토사이트.
The Supermatch was even more important as it was the first game back after the A-Match break. Catching their rivals could turn the tide once and for all. “Mental strength and willpower will decide the game,” said Suwon head coach Kim Byung-soo.
Suwon started off with a steady defense and then tried to attack Seoul’s goal on the counterattack. Despite conceding the initiative in the first half, they tried to create threats through Ahn Byung-joon and Acosti. However, their finishing was lacking.
A crucial chance came early in the second half. In the ninth minute of the second half, Acosti connected with a cross from Lee Ki-jae, but Baek Jong-joint made the save. As time wore on, Suwon’s attack became dull, and Seoul finally broke through. In the 42nd minute, Willian stripped the defense with a perfect individual dribble and rattled the net with a right-footed shot 메이저도메인.
Suwon kept pushing for an equalizer until the end. After the goal, Mulicic was brought down in the penalty box, but the video assistant referee (VAR) did not award a penalty kick (PK). In stoppage time, Mulich’s decisive shot was again blocked by Baek Jong-beom, and the ensuing rebound hit the post, resulting in a 0-1 loss.
At the end of the game, Seoul fans in the away end chanted “Suwon relegated”. The Seoul fans celebrated their victory by chanting “Suwon relegation” after their 3-1 win in the first Super Match of the season in the eighth round. In the end, Suwon lost again and had to suffer humiliation at home in the Big Bird.