'Swept by Yongin, 8 games without a win': Gimhae FC coach Son Hyun-jun says, "We must keep working together to lay the foundation" [Yongin on-site]

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In a head-to-head match between two teams that started the season without a win, Gimhae FC suffered a 1-4 defeat to Yongin FC. Coach Son Hyun-jun stated, "We must keep working together to lay the foundation."

In a press conference following the loss in the away match against Yongin in Round 9 of the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 held at Yongin Mir Stadium on the 26th, Coach Son Hyun-jun said, "We cannot change the players right now. Ultimately, we must find a way forward and create something with these players."

On this day, Gimhae conceded the opening goal to Gabriel in the second minute of the first half, then went on to concede relay goals in the 17th and 36th minutes, putting them in a dire situation early on. All three of Yongin's first shots resulted in goals.

Gimhae also conceded an additional goal to Seok Hyun-jun in the fourth minute of the second half, and had to settle for avoiding a shutout loss thanks to Lee Seung-jae's consolation goal in the 10th minute of the second half. Their season record stands at two draws and six losses, with eight games without a win since the season opener. Only two teams remain without a win since the start of the season: 15th-place Cheongju (six draws, two losses) and Gimhae. Gimhae's six goals scored are the fewest in the league, while their 20 goals conceded are the most.

Coach Son Hyun-jun evaluated, "We tried to run the game as planned, but we conceded early goals due to the power and strength of Gabriel and Seok Hyun-jun, which seemed to rush our players. I believe our inability to respond was the cause of the defeat."

As the winless streak since the season opener continues, Coach Son added, "Creating something from here is not easy. There are certainly areas where the quality is lacking, but ultimately, we must keep working together to lay the foundation."

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