"Please grant us a reward vacation," says top-ranked Gyeongbuk FC coach Kim Seung-jin, who secured a win against Seoul. "Chief of Staff, please provide benefits for the players"... The unique stickiness of military teams prevailed. [Sangam Field]

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Kim Seung-jin (51), coach of Kim Cheon (SVP), not only secured a victory against the "big fish" FC Seoul but also requested a reward vacation for his players.

On the 2nd at 2 p.m., Gyeongbuk FC defeated Seoul 3-2 in an away match against Seoul at Seoul World Cup Stadium as part of the "Hana Bank K League 1 2026" Round 11.

Having just defeated Bucheon FC to secure their first win of the season, Gyeongbuk FC continued their two-game winning streak by also beating the league-leading Seoul. They moved up from 10th to 7th place with 13 points (2 wins, 7 draws, 2 losses). Seoul, who suffered two league defeats this season, maintained the top spot with 25 points (8 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses).

In the first half, Gyeongbuk FC took the lead when Ko Jae-hyun converted a loose ball during a defensive duel in the 30th minute. However, they subsequently conceded two consecutive goals, falling behind 1-2. In the second half, Gyeongbuk FC capitalized on the opposing defense's mistakes, scoring consecutive goals to turn the game around. Park Tae-jun scored an equalizer in a chaotic situation, and Kim In-gyun scored the winning goal in a one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper in the 35th minute of the second half, securing a 3-2 victory.

After the match, Coach Kim Seung-jin expressed his gratitude at a press conference, saying, "I am grateful to be able to show our fans a winning performance at the away stadium."

He also did not forget to mention the unique "reward vacation" wish of military teams. Coach Kim Seung-jin said, "The base's Chief of Staff and the team manager have always shown great interest, and they came all this way today to cheer for us. We hope they can grant the reward vacation, which is a reward or benefit the players always desire."

He continued, "Our CEO was formerly with Seoul, so today's victory holds special meaning. I wanted to repay them with a win, and I am happy that we were able to achieve it," while smiling brightly.

Coach Kim Seung-jin identified tactical changes as the key to victory. He explained, "We expected a tough game as the opposing Seoul was playing well and had good momentum. In particular, we judged that a back four would have limitations in defense due to their excellent ability to penetrate the second line, so we switched to a three-back formation, which proved effective. The players adapted well with confidence, which was a key factor in our victory."

He expressed special affection for Kim In-gyun, who scored the dramatic winning goal today. Coach Kim Seung-jin said, "Although In-gyun had not played many games recently and had to endure significant mental strain, he quietly persevered. Through individual interviews with the coaching staff, we encouraged him to fully display his skills, and the results appeared quickly. I am proud and want to praise him."

Finally, regarding the high-scoring victory, Coach Kim Seung-jin said, "In the final third, the players' individual abilities were fully utilized. While organized team training is important, I am very proud as a coach that we were able to create a high-scoring victory through the individual skills of the players, as we did today," and smiled.

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