'18 minutes of added time → two opponents sent off: a variable' Coach Kim Do-gyun of Seoul E, who secured the win, said, "I'm satisfied with the result rather than the content... the young players did well." [Mokdong]

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Coach Kim Do-gyun (50) shared his thoughts after securing a tense victory over Gimpo FC.

Seoul E defeated Gimpo FC 2-1 in their 10th-round home match of the 'Hana Bank K League 2 2026' held at Mokdong Stadium on the 3rd at 2 p.m.

Seoul E maintained third place with 19 points (6 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses). Gimpo FC sat in seventh place with 13 points (3 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses).

Seoul E took the early lead with a first goal by Park Chang-hwan in the 14th minute of the first half, but conceded an equalizer just before the end of the first half and struggled somewhat against Gimpo's offensive pressure in the second half. However, even amidst the tight flow, they did not lose focus and attempted a counterattack, eventually drawing a handball foul from the opposing defense late in the second half to secure a decisive penalty kick (PK) opportunity.

Even though Eulher's first PK shot was blocked, the goalkeeper's feint gave him another chance, and he calmly finished on the second attempt to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory. Despite a chaotic situation involving 18 minutes of added time and two opposing players being sent off, they held onto the lead until the very end.

In the post-match press conference, Coach Kim Do-gyun said, "It was a somewhat difficult match at home, but I'm happy that we secured three points and can now chase the top spot. I am satisfied with the result of winning rather than the content of the game."

Regarding the somewhat shaky defense in the second half, he explained, "The goal conceded in the first half stemmed from our own mistakes. After substituting Kim Oh-gyu in the second half, we lacked a leader to stabilize the defensive line, which was regrettable, but young players like Park Jin-young, Baek Ji-hoon, and Park Jae-hwan handled it well." On the reason for removing Kim Oh-gyu, a key figure in the defense, he added, "It was not due to a mistake; he had received a caution, and it was a tactical substitution in preparation for the opponent's Luis."

Regarding Park Chang-hwan, the scorer of the first goal who displayed extensive activity, the coach offered both praise and concern. Coach Kim Do-gyun stated, "It seems Park Chang-hwan has put some strain on his muscles. Given his high activity level, he needs careful management to avoid injury. However, he is a player whose energy level does not drop even after 100 minutes. He has a significant impact on the team and serves as an inspiration to other players."

On the clean counterattack goal in the 14th minute of the first half, he expressed satisfaction, saying, "It was not a pattern we practiced separately, but before the match, I instructed the players to quickly advance into the space behind Gimpo's defense, and coincidentally, that exact scene unfolded."

Finally, Coach Kim Do-gyun said, "After the previous match's defeat, avoiding a two-game losing streak and laying the groundwork for chasing the top spot is significant. Although I am not fully satisfied with the content, I want to applaud the players for doing their best and holding onto the lead until the end. We will strive to fill in our shortcomings moving forward."

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