10G Draw, Third-Lowest Scoring Team → "We Are Not Just a Defensive Team": Foreign Coach's Reasoned Plea [Paju On-Site]

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Luis Quinta (66), head coach of K League 2's Cheongju FC, promised a turnaround for his team.

Cheongju FC drew 0-0 against Paju Frontiers in an away match at Paju Stadium on the 3rd in the 10th round of the Hana Bank K League 2 2026.

The result was not good. Although they secured points away from home, they failed to achieve their first win of the season. In the 2026 season, Cheongju FC has yet to record a single victory, sitting at 8 draws and 2 losses (8 points), placing 13th in the league. Among all 29 teams across the first and second divisions, only Cheongju FC and bottom-placed Gimhae FC in K League 2 have failed to secure a win.

Their scoring record appears disappointing. This year, Cheongju FC has scored 10 goals, ranking third-lowest in K League 2.

However, a closer look reveals that Cheongju FC's offense is not poor. Having many draws and low scoring does not mean they focus solely on defense. In fact, they often push opponents back.

In reality, Cheongju FC has generated the most shots (129 total) in K League 2, constantly threatening the opponent's goal. Ultimately, while the process of creating attacks was good, the finishing was lacking. In the recent match against Paju, Cheongju FC recorded 8 total shots and 4 on target. Paju managed only 6 total shots and failed to register a single shot on target. Cheongju FC controlled the flow of the game. Yet, no goal was scored.

The head coach also commented on the team's finishing ability. After the match against Paju, Coach Quinta said, "We played well according to our preparations. We did not give the opponent many chances defensively, and we created opportunities offensively but failed to capitalize. There are still areas for the team to improve, but I believe the performance shown on the field is excellent. The team is developing significantly."

Coach Quinta continued, "The players are showing the prepared aspects well, so I have no plans to make changes yet. Offensively, we are moving toward the opponent's goal with clear objectives. However, we are emphasizing the need to finish by putting the ball into the net."

He further stressed, "We are not a team that only defends from the back. We enter every match to win. We are playing attacking football, and we are satisfied. We are showing what we have prepared."

The first win is undoubtedly important. If they can break the ongoing "draw slump," they can turn things around at any time. Just look at K League 1's Kim Cheon (SVP): after securing their first win in 10 matches, they immediately defeated top-placed FC Seoul to achieve a two-game winning streak. This is also possible for Cheongju FC.

Coach Quinta stated, "The most important point I emphasize to the squad is that we must have faith in the football we are playing. We must enter the field with trust and confidence. I often say, 'It does not rain in one place forever. The sun will always rise. We must wait for the time when the sun rises. And when the sun does rise, even better results will unfold.'"

Coach Quinta also expressed confidence, saying, "If we implement our football well and win in our own style, a good day will surely come."

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