'0:2→2:2' Desperate Chase Ends in Heartbreak: 14 Minutes of Extra Time, One Goal Disallowed... The Manager Could Not Easily Leave the Stadium [Suwon Field]

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A deep sense of regret was etched on the face of manager Cho Sung-hwan, who had narrowly missed securing a victory. More than the pain of seeing his eight-game unbeaten streak since the season opener come to an end, he appeared more troubled by his inability to deliver a win to the fans who had traveled all the way to the away venue.

Under the leadership of manager Cho Sung-hwan, Busan I'Park suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Suwon Samsung in an away match of the 9th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026, held at Suwon World Cup Stadium at 2 p.m. on the 25th. Although the team showed resilience by coming back from a 0-2 deficit to level the score at 2-2, they ultimately fell to their knees after conceding a decisive penalty kick in the dying moments of the match due to a handball foul.

Even after the final whistle blew, manager Cho Sung-hwan could not leave the field for some time. In the 16th minute of stoppage time, a header goal by Jang Ho-ik was also disallowed due to an offside call.

It is likely for this reason that manager Cho Sung-hwan expressed his frustration by engaging in a conversation near the fourth official for about five minutes after the match ended. Even after the fourth official left, he was seen staring into the air with an expression that seemed to convey his lingering regret.

Soon, manager Cho Sung-hwan composed himself and headed toward the Busan supporter section with the players. Facing the enthusiastic support of the fans, he stood silently for a while, gazing at the supporter section and lost in thought.

In the post-match press conference, manager Cho Sung-hwan said, "I am grateful to the many fans who came to support us on this long away trip." He added, "It was a match that left a lot of regret. While it was encouraging to come back from 0-2 down to 2-2, we need to review the overall performance."

Regarding the flow of the first half, he offered a self-critical analysis. Manager Cho Sung-hwan diagnosed, "Our organized play from the middle block was not evident. Without the intended positioning, we found ourselves at a numerical disadvantage from the start, lost possession, and struggled throughout the match."

On his feelings after the match, manager Cho Sung-hwan began by saying, "I think I was quite agitated myself." He then added, "Most of all, I felt terribly sorry for not being able to protect the fans' pride. I believe that feeling made the regret even greater," as he bowed his head.

On this day, Busan made a tactical move by substituting Baek Ga-on and Gabriel right at the start of the second half, pushing Suwon to the brink. They finally equalized in the 27th minute with a header by Kim Hee-seung and in the 30th minute via a cross from Woo Seong that induced an error from the opposing goalkeeper, but they could not overcome the final hurdle.

Although the unbeaten streak ended at eight games, manager Cho Sung-hwan looked ahead, leaving the pain of defeat behind. He vowed to "address the shortcomings and improve them for the next match," reaffirming his determination to regroup and fight to maintain the top position.

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