'Even with five games without a loss, it's disappointing.' Hwaseong scores debut goal from Park Jae-sung, but concedes late equalizer... Draw 1-1 with SuwonFC [Hwaseong Live Review]

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Hwaseong FC continued its surprising run but missed a late victory, leaving a bitter aftertaste.

On the 9th, Hwaseong drew 1-1 with SuwonFC in a home match at the 11th round of the 2026 Hana Bank K League 2 at Hwaseong Comprehensive Sports Town. With this result, Hwaseong recorded five consecutive games without a loss (three wins, two draws), bringing its season record to four wins, four draws, and three losses (16 points). The team remained in fifth place in the league standings.

Although they did not lose, the result was disappointing due to conceding an equalizer in the final moments of the second half. Hwaseong also failed to secure a three-game winning streak. Meanwhile, fourth-place SuwonFC, which had been on the brink of collapse, recorded five wins, three draws, and two losses (18 points).

Before the match, head coach Cha Du-ri spoke about a conversation with his 'father,' former coach Cha Bum-kun. On the previous day (the 8th), on Parents' Day, Cha Du-ri told former coach Cha, "You have been a coach for a long time, and mother has watched a lot of football by your side. You know very well that rankings do not matter at this time. So I keep telling you, 'Stay calm and this is just the beginning.' I also know that winning makes the next game even harder. My parents always tell me to be careful."

Along with this, head coach Cha Du-ri set up a front three of Demetrius, Flana, and striker Kim Byung-oh. The midfielders were Park Kyung-min, Lee Jong-seong, Park Jae-sung, and Kim Dae-hwan. The back three consisted of Jang Min-jun, Boyanovic, and Park Jun-seo. Kim Seung-keon guarded the goal.

SuwonFC, led by head coach Park Geon-ha, lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ha Jung-woo started as the striker. In the second line, Kim Jung-hwan, Freizo, and Choi Ki-yoon were deployed to support the attack. The midfield was orchestrated by Gu Bon-cheol and Han Chan-hee. The back four consisted of Seo Jae-min, Delan, Lee Hyun-yong, and Lee Si-young, with goalkeeper Jung Min-ki.

It was impossible not to mention Ha Jung-woo, the '2005-born striker.' Ha, who has already scored five league goals this year, also netted a brace in the match against Suwon Samsung on the 3rd, leading his team to victory. Head coach Park Geon-ha praised him, saying, "Ha Jung-woo played a very important role in the previous Suwon match. He performed well enough to earn a thumbs-up, and we discussed that part. Since he is still a young player, he will deliver even more performances. I told him to prepare well because this is just the beginning."

In this match as well, Ha Jung-woo led the team's attack with a decisive shot in the 18th minute of the first half. However, his effort was saved by the goalkeeper, leaving him disappointed. Hwaseong's attack was no slouch either, dominating in the air. In the 20th minute of the first half, goalkeeper Jung Min-ki barely cleared a header shot from Park Kyung-min. One minute later, during a corner kick situation, Jang Min-jun's header shot narrowly missed the goalpost. In the 27th minute, Kim Dae-hwan also took a skillful shot inside the penalty area after a stormy dribble, but it did not result in a goal.

Hwaseong, which changed the momentum with continuous attacks, scored the opening goal in the 30th minute of the first half. The protagonist was Park Jae-sung. It was a goal born from perseverance and concentration. The SuwonFC defenders were passing the ball near the penalty area when SuwonFC midfielder Gu Bon-cheol, positioned in front of the goal, made a slightly long trap. Park Jae-sung did not miss the opportunity, rushed in, and took a shot. With no goalkeeper in the goal, it became the opening goal.

This was Park Jae-sung's professional debut goal, hailed as a future star of Hwaseong. The '23-year-old midfielder' from Hyeonda High School and Sangji University joined Ulsan Hyundai in 2025 but was immediately loaned to Daejeon Korail of the K3 League. He joined Hwaseong in June last year. His physical strength and work rate are considered his strengths. He also recorded a touching debut goal in this match.

In the second half, head coach Cha Du-ri substituted veteran Kim Byung-oh for Jeol Jae-min. Woo Jae-wook also entered the field, replacing Demetrius. In the 15th minute of the second half, SuwonFC also changed tactics by bringing on Lee Jae-won and Jeong Seung-bae. In the 20th minute of the second half, the referee awarded a penalty kick during a Hwaseong attack, judging that SuwonFC's Delan had fouled Woo Jae-wook. However, after video assistant referee (VAR) review, the decision was overturned, and the penalty kick for Hwaseong was nullified.

SuwonFC also chased until the end. In the 32nd minute of the second half, Ha Jung-woo attempted a sharp shot even with opposing defenders in front of him. Although the shot was low and aimed at the corner of the goal, Kim Seung-keon blocked it with his fingertips.

Hwaseong also seized a decisive chance. Once again, Park Jae-sung's tight pressure shone. Near the halfway line, he rushed in before opposing player Lee Jae-won could attempt a pass and intercepted it. He then found himself in a perfect one-on-one situation against the goalkeeper. However, his shot missed the target. Park Jae-sung was also quite disappointed.

Hwaseong failed to launch a counterattack. Eventually, they conceded an equalizer to SuwonFC. In the 44th minute of the second half, while SuwonFC's Jeong Seung-bae was attacking again after goalkeeper Kim Seung-keon cleared the ball, he collided with Hwaseong defender Jang Min-jun. The referee awarded a penalty kick. SuwonFC's Freizo calmly converted it. The match ultimately ended in a 1-1 draw.

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