Five games without a loss → Yet the coach's first words were "It's a pity"... Coach Cha Du-ri: "You must score to win" [Hwaseong]

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"It was a very disappointing result."

These were the first words from Coach Cha Du-ri, who has led Hwaseong FC's surprising run this year. Although they achieved five games without a loss, it was clearly a disappointing result.

On the 9th, Hwaseong drew 1-1 against SuwonFC in a home match at Hwaseong Comprehensive Sports Town during the 11th round of the 2026 Hana Bank K League 2. Both teams shared one point each, but for Hwaseong, it was a disappointing outcome. They took a 1-0 lead with Park Jae-sung's professional debut goal in the 30th minute of the first half, but conceded a painful equalizer in the 44th minute of the second half.

More than that, Hwaseong created numerous decisive chances but failed to convert any of them, swallowing their disappointment. On this day, Hwaseong recorded 11 total shots and 5 on-target shots.

With this result, Hwaseong's season record stands at 4 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses (16 points). Although they maintained a good streak of five games without a loss (3 wins, 2 draws), their ranking remains unchanged at 5th place.

After the match, Coach Cha Du-ri said, "It was a very disappointing result. Our planned strategies against a strong team worked well. The players executed them effectively, and we defended and attacked strategically. After scoring, we maintained good spacing in an organized defense. We aimed for counters in the second half through substitutions, but we failed to create one-on-one chances. It was also disappointing to concede a goal from a penalty kick."

Additionally, Coach Cha Du-ri addressed long-term challenges, stating, "We must score. It's not that we can't create chances. We need to dominate opponents by going 1-0, then 2-0, and 3-0, but it was disappointing."

However, Hwaseong is clearly delivering results beyond expectations this year. Even against a formidable opponent like SuwonFC, they managed to control the momentum in their favor. Coach Cha Du-ri remarked, "Through this match, the team will understand why Hwaseong is ranked in the playoff contention zone. However, to achieve our desired goals, we need finishing ability. This is one of several disappointments this season, but we stuck to our plan throughout the process and played well for 90 minutes."

Regarding Park Jae-sung, who scored the opening goal, Coach Cha Du-ri said, "He is full of energy as a midfielder. His movement from box to box is excellent, and his talent for intercepting the ball is outstanding. I believe he performed well in both halves. In the previous match, he came on as a substitute in the second half, and in this game, he started and fulfilled his role. He is a young and diligent player with a strong desire to learn. I look forward to his future."

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