Jeonbuk, in danger of relegation, invites ‘legend’ Eninho to gather winning momentum Ulsan leaves ‘Hong Myung-bo controversy’ behind and challenges for 2 consecutive wins. Jung Woo-young and Yago ‘reliable’
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Jeonbuk Hyundai, which is on the brink of collapse, and Ulsan HD, which lost its commander, will clash in the third ‘Hyundai Derby’ of the season.
The 24th round match of the Hana Bank K League 1 2024 between Jeonbuk and Ulsan will be held at Jeonju World Cup Stadium at 7 PM on the 20th.
Jeonbuk, which has fallen to 11th place (20 points) out of 12 K League 1 teams, is in dire need of a turnaround.
In the 22nd round, they won a home game against Jeju United for the first time in 9 games, and it seemed like they were coming out of the dark tunnel, but their momentum for a comeback was completely dampened by a crushing defeat by 0-4 to Gimcheon Sangmu in the 23rd round.
In particular, the fact that Jinseop Park, who had been contributing to stabilizing the defensive line after returning from basic military training, was sent off was a significant blow. As a result of the sending off, Jinseop Park will not be able to play in the upcoming Ulsan match.
Jeonbuk is determined to turn things around by winning the derby against Hyundai at all costs, especially in times like these.
There are also positive elements.
On the 15th, midfielder Kim Jin-gyu and goalkeeper Kim Jun-hong were discharged from their military service in Gimcheon and joined the team, bringing a breath of fresh air to the team.
Here, ‘Legend’ Eninho (Brazil), who scored 79 goals and 63 assists in 205 games for Jeonbuk, visits Jeonju Castle to give strength to the ‘junior Green Warriors’.
Ulsan, which is in the exact opposite position to Jeonbuk, in second place (42 points), is also desperate for a win.
Ulsan, aiming for its third consecutive K League 1 title, is engaged in a fierce competition for the lead with 1st place Gimcheon (43 points) and 3rd place Pohang Steelers (41 points).
Ulsan went through a period of upheaval when Hong Myung-bo took over as national team coach amid great controversy.
In the 22nd round match against Gwangju FC, they lost 0-1 in a chaotic atmosphere, but in the 23rd round match against FC Seoul, where head coach Lee Kyung-soo was acting manager, they achieved a comeback by winning 1-0 with a thrilling winning goal by Joo Min-kyu in extra time in the second half.
Ulsan is determined to get Hyundai back to the top of the league with two consecutive wins in the derby.
Veteran midfielder Jung Woo-young and striker Yago, who joined during the summer transfer market, add strength to the Ulsan team.
There is also striker Kim Min-jun who scored a goal after returning from military service just two days later.
He scored the winning goal with an accurate left-footed shot in the quarterfinals of the Korea Cup against Incheon United on the 17th, winning 1-0. 안전놀이터