Moon Seon-min and Climara go boom! Seoul's 'Control Tower and Hulk Ceremonies' all lit up! A 3-0 rout in Bucheon... the previous single loss was just a setback as they 'lead the pack' [Sangam On-Site Review]

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FC Seoul easily defeated Bucheon FC, showcasing the qualities of the league's top team this season.

Seoul secured a 3-0 victory over Bucheon FC in their 9th round home match at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 21st at 7:30 p.m. in the 'Hana Bank K-League 1 2026'.

After an unbeaten run since the season opener, Seoul suffered their first loss of the season against Daejeon Hana Citizen but bounced back with a win. They now lead the table with 22 points (7 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss). Meanwhile, Bucheon sits in 7th place with 10 points (2 wins, 4 draws, 3 losses).

The home team Seoul deployed a 4-4-2 formation. The striking duo of Huize and Climara led the attack, with Moon Seon-min, Babetz, Hwang Do-yoon, and Jeong Seung-won positioned in the second line. The back four consisted of Kim Jin-su, Ross, Park Sung-hoon, and Choi Jun. Goalkeeper gloves were worn by Gu Seong-yun.

The visiting team Bucheon countered with a 3-4-3 formation. Led by the lone striker Montano, Kim Min-jun and Han Ji-ho lined up on the left and right flanks respectively. The midfield was formed by Sung Shin and Kazu, with Shin Jae-won and An Tae-hyun deployed as left and right wing-backs. The three-man defense comprised Hong Seong-wook, Baek Dong-gyu, and Lee Jae-won. Kim Hyung-keun guarded the goal.

In the early stages of the match, both teams exchanged attacks once. Seoul recorded the first shot of the game in the 2nd minute of the first half. Kim Jin-su delivered a cross from the left flank, which Climara connected with a header in a no-mark situation, but the ball went far wide of the left post.

One minute later, Bucheon immediately counter-attacked. Montano took a powerful left-footed shot from inside the penalty area, beating Ross, but the ball sailed over the goal.

Shortly after, Seoul missed a decisive opportunity. In a counter-attack in the 7th minute of the first half, Choi Jun penetrated down the left flank, beat the defense, and delivered a cross. Climara rushed into the box and attempted a non-stop shot, but it was saved by goalkeeper Kim Hyung-keun, who threw himself to make the save.

Both teams, who had engaged in early exchanges, showed a somewhat lull in the middle and latter parts of the first half. Although Seoul maintained long possession, they were blocked by Bucheon's organized defense, which set up a compact formation, and failed to create decisive chances.

However, Seoul scored the opening goal via a penalty kick (PK). In the 30th minute of the first half, a PK opportunity was awarded due to a handball foul by Kazu. Climara stepped up as the kicker and scored with a perfect shot that deceived the goalkeeper, sending the ball into the net. This was Seoul's first PK goal of the season. Climara roared toward the fans and performed the 'Hulk Ceremony'.

Bucheon mounted a rare counter-attack. In the 37th minute of the first half, Montano received a forward pass from Kim Min-jun and attempted a shot from inside the box, but the ball was saved by goalkeeper Gu Seong-yun.

Seoul scored an additional goal in stoppage time of the first half. Near the halfway line, Hwang Do-yoon won the ball, immediately slid forward, and threaded a pass. Moon Seon-min, who rushed into the space behind the defense, scored with a lob shot that went over the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation. Moon Seon-min performed his signature 'Control Tower Ceremony'. The first half ended with Seoul leading 2-0.

In the early stages of the second half, Seoul missed another chance to extend their lead. In the 3rd minute, a ball that was not properly cleared by the defense went to Huize. Huize, facing the goalkeeper, took a left-footed shot but missed, sending the ball out of play.

The quiet match was reignited by another goal from Seoul. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Lee Seung-mo connected with a free kick delivered by Jeong Seung-won from the left flank with a header, and the ball trickled past the goalkeeper. In the ensuing scramble, Hwang Do-yoon pushed the ball into the net.

Seoul continued to control the flow of the game. In the 32nd minute of the second half, Jeong Seung-won broke through on the left flank and delivered a low cross, which Moon Seon-min connected with a non-stop shot, but the ball hit a defender and went out of play.

While Seoul enjoyed good momentum, it was a pity that Huize repeatedly missed scoring opportunities. In the 36th minute, Huize received a pass from Moon Seon-min, beat a defender in front of the goal, and shot, but the ball went wide of the post.

Seoul continued to dominate the remaining time and secured a 3-0 victory.

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