'Seok Hyun-jun scores debut goal, Gabriel explodes with multi-goal' Yongin secures decisive 4-1 victory over Gimhae, celebrating historic first win since inception [Yongin On-Site Review]

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Professional soccer team K League 2's Yongin FC claimed a thrilling first victory since its founding by defeating Gimhae FC. Seok Hyun-jun (35), who had previously played in Europe and other overseas leagues before joining the K League for the first time, became the key figure in the team's victory, scoring his K League debut goal and then adding a multi-goal.

Under the leadership of head coach Choi Yun-kyum, Yongin defeated Gimhae 4-1 in the Hana Bank K League 2 2026 Round 9 home match held at Yongin Mir Stadium at 4:30 p.m. on the 26th.

Before today's match, Yongin had recorded three draws and four losses, failing to win in their first seven matches of the season. Today's victory over Gimhae marked the club's first win in its history, raising their points to 8 (1 win, 3 draws, 4 losses) and moving them up from 16th to 14th place.

Gabriel, who recently recovered from an injury, made his presence felt by scoring an early goal. National team striker Seok Hyun-jun, making his K League debut in his professional career, shone brightly by scoring his K League debut goal and then adding a multi-goal. Veteran Kim Min-woo also excelled with one goal and two assists.

On the other hand, the newly formed team Gimhae, led by head coach Son Hyun-jun, extended their winless streak to eight matches (2 draws, 6 losses), and their ranking remained at the bottom among the 17th teams. Only two teams, 15th-place Chungbuk Cheongju (6 draws, 2 losses) and Gimhae, have yet to secure a win since the start of the K League 2 season.

Today, Yongin deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Seok Hyun-jun at the center, Lee Seung-jun and Gabriel on the left and right flanks, and Kim Han-seo, Choi Young-jun, and Kim Min-woo in the midfield. Kim Han-gil, Im Chae-min, Kwak Yoon-ho, and Kim Hyun-jun formed the defensive line, while Hwang Sung-min guarded the goal.

In response, Gimhae countered with a 3-4-3 tactical setup, featuring Becca, Lee Hae-jun, and Lee Seung-jae in the attack, and Pyo Geon-hee and Park Sang-jun in the midfield. Lee Yu-chan and Kim Kyung-soo took on the roles of left and right wing-backs, while Yoon Byung-kwon, Kim Hyun-deok, and Yoo Jae-yul formed the three-man defense. The goalkeeper was Jung Jin-wook.

Yongin broke the balance in the second minute of the first half. A cross from Kim Hyun-jun, advancing from the right flank, flowed to the side after a battle in front of the goal. Gabriel, who rushed in, connected with a powerful right-footed shot and shook the net. This was Gabriel's fourth goal of the season, coming just over a month after his return from injury.

Even after scoring the opening goal, Yongin maintained the initiative. In the 17th minute of the first half, they extended their lead. Seok Hyun-jun, who had dropped deep near the halfway line, received a one-two pass from Gabriel and dismantled the opponent's midfield. Seok Hyun-jun then passed to Kim Min-woo, who was advancing down the left flank, before rushing toward the goal. Kim Min-woo's cross was headed into the net by Seok Hyun-jun. This was Seok Hyun-jun's K League debut goal, achieved after seven matches.

Gimhae, despite being in a difficult situation early on, launched a counterattack. However, Lee Seung-jae's shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and Lee Hae-jun's header missed the goal, making it difficult to achieve any results. Head coach Son Hyun-jun quickly changed tactics to a 4-2-3-1 formation in the 23rd minute of the first half, substituting Kim Kyung-soo for Bruno Costa.

Yongin, who held firm against Gimhae's attacks, extended their lead to 3-0 in the 36th minute of the first half. Kim Min-woo, who rushed to the opposite side after receiving a long corner kick from Kim Han-seo on the right flank, connected with a non-stop shot and shook the net. This was the moment when Yongin's third shot of the day resulted in their third goal.

In the final moments of the first half, Yongin's Kim Min-woo attempted a lob shot to surpass the goalkeeper's reach after intercepting a back pass from the opponent, aiming for a fourth goal. However, the shot missed the goalpost, failing to further widen the gap.

Gimhae made changes at halftime, substituting Pyo Geon-hee and Kim Hyun-deok for Lee Seul-chan and Maissa Paul. However, it was Yongin who struck first. In the fourth minute of the second half, Kim Min-woo, who received an penetrating pass from Choi Young-jun, advanced down the left flank and delivered a low cross, which Seok Hyun-jun finished.

Gimhae immediately launched a counterattack. In the 10th minute of the second half, Bruno Costa connected with a cross from the left flank with a non-stop shot. The shot hit a defender and flowed toward the goal, where Lee Seung-jae scored with his right foot, igniting the hope of a comeback.

Both teams sought changes through substitutions. Yongin brought in Kim Bo-seop for Gabriel, while Gimhae substituted Lee Jun-kyu for Park Sang-jun. As time passed, Gimhae increased their possession to chase an equalizer, while Yongin focused on counterattacks after defending.

In the 35th minute of the second half, a red card situation arose. Im Chae-min, who had stopped Lee Seung-jae's breakthrough, was sent off after a video review. Although Im Chae-min touched the ball first and collided with the opponent, referee Park Jong-myung ruled that Im Chae-min had clearly prevented the opponent from scoring.

However, the numerical disadvantage for Yongin did not affect the outcome, as the score gap was already significantly wide. Gimhae tried to narrow the gap in the remaining time but repeatedly failed. Ultimately, the match ended with a 4-1 victory for Yongin.

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