'Breaking the chain of draws,' Gimpo FC head coach Ko Jeong-won: "Even an away draw is enough motivation"... The key to the match is "the second-half game changer" [Mokdong]

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Ko Jeong-won (60), head coach of Gimpo FC, issued a challenge as his team prepares to travel to Seoul E-Land.

Gimpo will travel to Mokdong Stadium to face Seoul E-Land in the 10th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 2 2026' on the 3rd at 2 p.m.

Currently, Gimpo sits in fifth place with three wins, four draws, and one loss (13 points), while Seoul E-Land is in third place with five wins, one draw, and three losses (16 points).

The home team, Seoul E-Land, suffered a painful defeat in the previous round, halting their four-game winning streak and seeking a turnaround. The visiting team, Gimpo, has shown resilience with one win and four draws in their last five matches, but to climb the standings, they urgently need three points to break the "chain of draws."

Speaking with reporters before the match, head coach Ko Jeong-won explained the decision to exclude striker Luis from the starting lineup: "Luis is showing signs of fatigue, so the decision was made in consultation with the physical coach." He added, "Pushing too hard could lead to injury, so we plan to conserve him for the first half and utilize him in the second half when his stamina is better." The defense, burdened by accumulated physical strain, will also employ rotation.

Gimpo has demonstrated tenacious resilience in their last five matches, anchored by a stingy defense that concedes just 1.0 goal per game. Regarding the relatively high number of draws, head coach Ko Jeong-won positively evaluated the situation: "I believe it is better for results to be clearly divided into wins and losses, but the fact that we have not lost and managed to keep up with strong teams while playing away has given our players great motivation and confidence."

Seoul E-Land boasts the league's top-tier "spear," having scored 12 goals in their last five matches. The performances of Park Jae-yong, the team's top scorer with four goals, and "Super Joker" Byun Kyung-jun are particularly threatening. In their recent head-to-head record over the last five matches, Seoul E-Land holds a clear advantage with three wins, one draw, and one loss.

Facing Seoul E-Land's powerful attack, head coach Ko Jeong-won identified the second half as the decisive period. He stated, "Seoul E-Land will apply strong forward pressure based on their high activity levels, so against an opponent that emphasizes offense, the most important thing is to avoid conceding a goal." He further predicted, "Both teams have 'game changers' ready to alter the flow of the match, so the true outcome will ultimately be decided in the second half."

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