'Seoul's Unbeaten Streak Broken, Three-Game Losing Streak Ends' Hwang Sun-hong's Team Signals Comeback "This Is Just the Beginning; Applause for the Players" [Sangam Field]

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Hwang Sun-hong (58), head coach of Daejeon Hana Citizen, shared his thoughts after defeating FC Seoul and halting their unbeaten run.

On the 18th at 2 p.m., Daejeon secured a 1-0 victory in an away match against Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium in the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2026' Round 8, thanks to a winning goal by Yoo Kang-hyun.

Ending their three-game losing streak, Daejeon climbed from 11th to 5th place with 9 points (2 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses). Seoul, suffering their first defeat since the season opener after eight matches, remained in first place with 19 points (6 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss).

In the 16th minute of the first half, Yoo Kang-hyun received a pass from Kim Moon-hwan and scored the opening goal with his left foot, seizing the initiative. Even after taking the lead, Daejeon maintained sharp counterattacks throughout the first half, applying strong pressure on their opponents.

In the second half, despite facing multiple shots as Seoul deployed numerous attackers and launched a full-scale offensive, Daejeon held firm thanks to goalkeeper Lee Chang-geun's crucial saves and a focused defense. They overcame several scoring threats, including a disallowed header by Moon Sun-min in the 18th minute of the second half due to a foul, and maintained their one-goal lead until the final whistle.

At the post-match press conference, Head Coach Hwang Sun-hong said, "It was a difficult match, but I am grateful to the fans who traveled far to support us and to the players who dedicated themselves to securing the victory", and added, "Since this is just the beginning, Daejeon will dedicate all its efforts to reach even higher places".

When asked about the significance of breaking the losing streak, he emphasized, "I consider this a starting point. Without victories, we would inevitably fall behind in terms of performance, and overcoming that is crucial", and "In that sense, I want to applaud our players. This is not the end, but the beginning".

Regarding the upcoming match against Jeju SK, he noted, "Jeju is a team that defends very solidly using a five-back formation", and added, "We need to deeply consider how to prepare accordingly".

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