'Suwon Samsung, former player throws glasses in defeat' Gyeongnam FC coach Bae Seong-jae: "It wasn't a losing game... a baffling defeat" [Changwon]

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Despite a strong fight at home against a title contender, Gyeongnam FC fell after failing to stop a single counterattack. Coach Bae Seong-jae expressed deep regret over the missed opportunity to secure a victory.

On the 18th at 2:00 PM, Gyeongnam FC lost 0-1 to Suwon Samsung in the 8th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 at Changwon Football Center. During the two-week break, Gyeongnam had prepared a tailored tactical plan to contain Suwon, which initially seemed effective. However, the team ultimately conceded a heartbreaking winning goal by Park Ji-won in the 34th minute of the second half, failing to earn any points.

In the post-match press conference, Coach Bae Seong-jae stated, ""The players gave their all on the field as prepared. We believed we needed to bounce back from the previous loss and secure a result. "The first half unfolded as planned. We aimed to draw the opponent's defense forward and launch counterattacks. However, the goal conceded stemmed from recurring mistakes seen in every match, requiring improvement. I apologize to the fans for not delivering the desired result. ""

Regarding the pre-match emphasis on controlling Suwon's pace, Coach Bae noted, ""We intentionally dropped our defensive line deep into our own half to build a compact defensive wall. Although Suwon advanced close to our goal, Gyeongnam continued to press forward and even completed several shots. The young players performed exceptionally well, creating many promising moments. ""

However, Coach Bae Seong-jae displayed an agitated reaction after the match, throwing his glasses. On this, he added, ""This was due to tactical management issues. I am cautious about discussing specifics here. "Nevertheless, "I need to review the footage again, but there were unclear aspects. I feel deeply disappointed. I believe this was not a game we should have lost. The players showed sufficient determination. ""

Gyeongnam FC will face Paju Frontier FC in their next match. Coach Bae Seong-jae vowed, ""For the upcoming match against Paju, we will prepare tactical adjustments. We will definitely secure a victory. ""

Additionally, Coach Bae concluded, ""While the result is disappointing, we confirmed the players' fighting spirit and potential. We will address shortcomings and make a comeback. ""

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