'Explosion of foreign strikers' Suwon vs '3 runs in 8 games' Seongnam will be at the top of the list...K League 29R Preview

'Explosion of foreign strikers' Suwon vs '3 runs in 8 games' Seongnam will be at the top of the list...K League 29R Preview

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Will Suwon Samsung's spear penetrate Seongnam FC's shield? Two teams competing for the top spot in the K League 2 will clash.

□ Match of Round – 'Suwon vs Seongnam' at the top of the table

It is no exaggeration to say that Suwon and Seongnam (then Seongnam Ilhwa) commanded the K-League in the 2000s. As a result, the two teams were called the most prestigious teams representing the K-League, but Seongnam in 2022 and Suwon in 2023 were demoted one after another, leaving a regret. The two teams, which are desperately seeking to advance to the K-League 1, will face off in the early days of this season. Seongnam is currently ranked second and Suwon is ranked fifth, and the two teams have only two points difference in points, so they must catch each other in this match.

Suwon is on the right track recently. It has been undefeated for the past five consecutive games (three wins and two draws) since the match against Asan in South Chungcheong Province in the fifth round. Notably, it has scored eight goals in the recent three matches, boasting strong firepower. One of the secrets of Suwon's rise is the breathing of foreign players. Seraphim and Bruno Silva are displaying destructive performances on the left and right sides, led by Ilyuchenko, who is at the forefront of the team. In addition, Paulino, who recently changed his position to an attacking midfielder, is also displaying his peak form and leading the team's offense. In the last three games, the four foreign players have combined for a total of eight goals, scoring two each.

Thanks to foreign players' destructive power, Suwon ranks second in overall goal tally along with Incheon and Bucheon with 13 goals. On top of that, Lee Gyu-seong, a transfer student, started the game against Hwaseong for the first time in the previous eighth round, showing a sharp performance. He seems to have adapted to the team so quickly that he made 18 attempts by making 19 passes to the offensive end.

Seongnam is also displaying formidable capabilities to counter the situation. Seongnam's strength lies in its robustness. Currently, Seongnam is the only team that has lost four games and four draws, and has given up only three goals. The team is highly acidic, as the team does not allow even 0.5 goals per game. Benicio joining the team is significant. Benicio moved from Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province to Seongnam this year, and has played all hours before games.

Benicio worked with Kim Joo-won at the beginning of the season and recently changed his partner to a lecture guest, but his solidity remains. Consisting of Jung Seung-yong, Kang Kang-bin, Benicio and Shin Jae-won, the four-back team boasted solidity, including 20 clearings and 13 blockings against Bucheon. Goalkeeper Park Ji-min also contributed to the team's scoreless performance by showing accurate goal kicks and defense capabilities in the previous eighth round match against Bucheon. In addition, Seongnam's performance improved across all positions, including Park Soo-bin and Samuel's midfield and Whoise's shot.

The upcoming showdown between the two teams will be between Seongnam, which boasts strong attack capability centered on foreign players and robust defense. As the two teams are at the top of each other, they also have strong will to win. The match will take place at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on Saturday.

□ Team of Round – 'Chungbuk Cheongju' escapes four consecutive losses of tears

Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province took a breather. This season, Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province was mired in a four-game losing streak after winning its first game of the season 3-2 against Gimpo in the third round. In the process, it scored only three goals and suffered from losing 10 goals. However, 메이저놀이터 it successfully reversed the mood by beating strong team Seoul E-Land 2-0 in the previous eighth round. Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province, which earned three valuable points in an away game, showed that it was such a desperate game that coach Kwon Oh-kyu burst into tears after the game.