Star News Incheon = Reporter Wonhee Lee | 2024.03.30 16:05
Incheon United’s Hong Si-hoo scores the second goal and celebrates in front of Incheon fans. /Photo = Provided by the Korea Professional Football League. A match between Incheon United (striped uniform) and Daejeon Hana Citizen. /Photo = Provided by Korea Professional Football League Incheon United achieved its historic 200th win in K League 1. It was an even more meaningful moment as it was the first win of the season after much hardship.
Incheon won 2-0 in the home game against Daejeon Hana Citizen in the 4th round of the 2024 Hana Bank K League 1 held at Incheon Soccer Stadium on the 30th. In the 37th minute of the first half, foreign striker Gerso scored the winning goal. Hong Si-hoo also scored a key goal in the 2nd minute of the second half. As a result, Incheon recorded its first win of the season in the opening four games, taking its season record to 1 win, 2 draws, and 1 loss (5 points), laying the foundation for advancement to the top rankings.
In particular, Incheon reached its 200th win in K League 1 through this victory. This is the 10th record in K League 1 history.
On the other hand, Daejeon once again failed to hunt for its first win. This season, there were 2 draws and 2 losses (2 points). They succeeded in recruiting before the season and even set a goal of advancing to the Asian Champions League, but they got off to a very difficult start. It is a difficult reality.
Before the game, both team coaches emphasized the importance of the first win. Incheon coach Cho Sung-hwan said, “Many fans came to our first home game, but we were disappointed. In a home game, we need to show not only the content but also the results. The first win is important to play well this season.” Daejeon coach Lee Min-seong also explained, “The problem is not that we didn’t win, but that our performance wasn’t there,” and “The players have changed a lot. We need to find a combination.”
Incheon used a 3-4-3 formation. Gerso, Cheon Seong-hoon, and Park Seung-ho appeared as a three-top team. Mugosa, a key striker who visited the Muntenegro national team, started the game on the bench. Choi Woo-jin and Jeong Dong-yoon took charge of both flanks, while Mpoku and Lee Myung-ju coordinated the midfield. The three backs were Oh Ban-seok, Jonichi, and Kim Yeon-su, and the goalkeeper was veteran Lee Beom-su.
Daejeon stood at 3-5-2. Gutek and Seungdae Kim played as frontline attackers. Kim Jun-beom and Hosa were deployed to the second line and supported the attack. Oh Jae-seok and Yoo Seon-woo played as wingbacks on both sides, and Lee Soon-min played as a defensive midfielder to protect the defense. The three backs were Lee Jeong-taek, Hong Jeong-woon, and Aaron. The goal was guarded by Lee Chang-geun.
Cho Seong-hwan, head coach of Incheon United. /Photo = Provided by Korea Professional Football League Lee Min-seong, head coach of Daejeon Hana Citizen. /Photo = Provided by the Korea Professional Football League. Two teams participating in an exploration match. Daejeon was the one who got the chance first. In the 13th minute of the first half, Hossa’s mid-range curling shot hit the opposite goal post. However, bad news occurred in Daejeon. Ace Gutek was injured in the 21st minute of the first half. ‘Transfer’ Mrapa, who was on the replacement list, was rushed in.
Afterwards, Incheon regained its momentum. In the 23rd minute of the first half, he sent a shower of shots and threatened the Daejeon goal. In Daejeon, Anton cleared the ball just before crossing the goal line to prevent a goal. The Daejeon defense team also showed off their hand-to-hand defense. Although Incheon missed the first goal, they continued to pressure their opponents. He attempted consecutive shots with side attacker Park Seung-ho at the center. It did not lead to a goal.
In the end, Incheon scored the first goal. The main character was Gerso. Park Seung-ho’s breakthrough was a great help. Park Seung-ho, who received a long kick from goalkeeper Lee Beom-su, passed the opponent’s defense and succeeded in penetrating the right side. He then passed an accurate pass to Gerso, who was in front of the goal, and Gerso lightly pushed it in to give him the lead. Although Daejeon was offside in the 42nd minute of the first half, Jonichi blocked the opponent’s attack with a fantastic tackle. The atmosphere in Incheon also became hotter.
Incheon United Gerso (right) is happy after scoring the first goal. /Photo = Provided by the Korea Professional Football League Incheon quickly widened the score gap. Hong Si-hoo, who came in as a substitute in the second minute of the second half, hit a fantastic volley kick that hit the net. Gerso sent a high cross from the left side of the penalty box, and Hong Si-hoo, who was on the other side, scored an additional goal with a shot without delay. Incheon, which took a two-point lead, had some time to spare. We aimed for the tempo of the game and looked for opportunities to counterattack.
In Daejeon, Hossa’s header shot in the 13th minute of the second half and Kim In-gyun’s shot in a one-on-one match with the goalkeeper in the 16th minute of the second half also slightly missed the goal line. Incheon launched a counterattack, taking advantage of Gerso’s fast speed. There was a good chance in the 22nd minute of the second half, but it was not finished in front of the goal. Two minutes later, Incheon’s Kim Seong-min showed off an aggressive shot. Daejeon tried to change the atmosphere by bringing in Anton and Sim Sang-eun.
Incheon calmly blocked Daejeon’s attack. Coach Cho Sung-hwan added strength to the defense by deploying Kim Do-hyuk and Kim Geon-hee. Daejeon swallowed their disappointment as they were caught offside repeatedly. In fact, Incheon’s counterattack was even sharper. Gerso’s decisive shot in the 38th minute of the second half was blocked by goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun. In the end, Incheon won 3 valuable points. The 11,581 spectators gathered at the game that day also cheered enthusiastically for Incheon’s victory.
A match between Incheon United (striped uniform) and Daejeon Hana Citizen. /Photo = Provided by the Korea Professional Football League
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